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White Chocolate Peppermint

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This Oreo-crusted dessert has a white chocolate peppermint filling topped with whipped cream and crushed candies. Serve cold or frozen for a festive touch.
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Updated on Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:19:48 GMT
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You'll totally adore my Peppermint White Chocolate Pie, a heavenly seasonal treat pairing a crunchy chocolate Oreo base with the smoothest, most delightful peppermint cheesecake mixture imaginable. It's cool, minty, super smooth and just right for holiday celebrations. I enjoy it both ways – frozen or just chilled – giving you basically two tasty treats from one recipe.

The Magic Behind This Festive Pie

This isn't your ordinary Christmas dessert, it's a complete winter fantasy in each bite. There's something truly captivating about how that smooth minty filling works alongside the crispy Oreo foundation. What I find so handy is how you can make it well before your event – so handy when you're hosting holiday parties and want something impressive without last-second stress.

Your Ingredient List

  • Oreo Cookies: They form our dark, chocolatey foundation when ground up finely.
  • Unsalted Butter: Melts down to bind our tasty crust together.
  • Cream Cheese: Let it warm up first for ultimate smoothness.
  • White Chocolate Chips: They melt into gorgeous creaminess.
  • Peppermint Extract: Adds that signature holiday kick.
  • Frozen Whipped Topping: Creates an incredibly airy, soft filling.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: For that fluffy, dream-like decoration.
  • Powdered Sugar: Gives our cream topping perfect sweetness.
  • Peppermint Candies: Smashed up for a beautiful festive touch.
  • White Chocolate Shavings: Not required but they add such a classy look.

Crafting Your Delicious Pie

Begin with the Crust
Warm your oven to 350°F, crush those Oreos until fine, mix with the butter you've melted and push firmly into a pie dish. Pop it in for 8-10 minutes then let it cool all the way down.
Whip Up the Middle
Work that cream cheese until totally smooth, then add your melted white chocolate and peppermint flavor. Carefully combine with whipped topping, pour into your ready crust and stick it in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
Put on the Top Layer
Beat your cream with sugar and a touch of extract until it's ready to decorate. Layer or pipe it across your chilled dessert then top with candy bits and chocolate flakes.

Pro Suggestions

For a truly snappy crust, baking works wonders but if you want it a bit more tender, just chill it instead. Go easy on the peppermint at first, you can't take it away once it's in there. Want clean slices? Run your knife under hot water first. And try it frozen for a completely different treat that tastes like fancy ice cream pie.

Tasty Alternatives

Want to switch things up? Try plain vanilla instead of mint or swish in some raspberry puree for something different. Running short on time? Just skip baking the crust. And while store-bought topping works fine, making your own whipped cream really takes this dessert to another level, you can taste the difference.

Storage Info

Your pie will stay yummy in the fridge for about 5 days, or you can freeze it for up to 2 months if you're planning ahead. When you take it from the freezer, give it a little time to soften up for that perfectly smooth texture.

Dress It Up

The way it looks matters too – those broken peppermint pieces and white chocolate curls don't just look pretty, they add awesome crunch. Want to go all out? Add some drizzled chocolate or caramel on top. I sometimes put tiny candy canes around the edges too, it always gets everyone excited when they see it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Do I need to bake the crust?
Not necessarily. Refrigerating it for 15-20 minutes keeps it firm, or bake it for a crunchier texture.
→ Is freezing this pie a good idea?
Definitely! Freezing for a few hours or overnight makes it easier to slice and gives it a firmer texture.
→ How intense is the peppermint taste?
It's adjustable. Start with a little peppermint extract and mix everything up before deciding if you want more.
→ How do I get clean slices?
Get a sharp knife and run it under warm water. Then wipe it dry for smooth cuts through the layers.
→ How long will this dessert last?
It stays good in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze it to keep it fresh longer.

White Chocolate Peppermint

A rich treat blending minty peppermint with white chocolate inside a smooth cheesecake filling on a cookie crust.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
8 Minutes
Total Time
23 Minutes
By: Paolina

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 nine-inch pie)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 25 cookies with a chocolate and cream center (like Oreos).
02 4 tablespoons of melted butter, unsalted.
03 1 block (8 ounces) of softened cream cheese.
04 1 and a half cups of melted white chocolate chips.
05 1 teaspoon of peppermint flavoring.
06 1 container (8 ounces) of thawed frozen whipped topping.
07 1 cup of heavy cream for whipping.
08 1/4 cup of powdered (confectioners') sugar.
09 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint or vanilla flavoring, your choice.
10 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
11 Optional: a bit of shaved white chocolate for decoration.

Instructions

Step 01

Turn the cookies into crumbs using a food processor, then combine them with the melted butter. Press the mix into the pie dish and bake it in a 350°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 02

Whip the cream cheese until it's light and fluffy. Stir in the melted white chocolate and peppermint. Gently fold in the whipped topping to combine everything.

Step 03

Spoon the filling into your crust after it's cooled. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours so it can firm up.

Step 04

Beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and extract until it forms stiff peaks you can shape.

Step 05

Either pipe or spread the whipped cream on your pie. Add the crushed peppermint pieces and, if you like, some shaved white chocolate on top.

Notes

  1. You can skip baking the crust if you'd rather not use the oven.
  2. For a firmer pie, you can freeze it for a while.
  3. The amount of peppermint flavor can be adjusted however you like.
  4. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days.

Tools You'll Need

  • A pie dish that's 9 inches.
  • A processor for grinding cookies.
  • A mixer (electric works best).

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, butter, heavy cream).
  • Has wheat (from the cookie base).
  • White chocolate includes soy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 528
  • Total Fat: 35 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
  • Protein: 5 g