✨ Instructions
1. Make the Peppermint Filling
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Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Mix in peppermint extract.
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Fold in Cool Whip gently.
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Stir in crushed peppermint candies.
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Add a few drops of red food coloring if you want a soft Christmas pink blend.
2. Fill the Crust
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Spoon the peppermint mixture into the chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top.
3. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight until firm.
4. Decorate
Top with:
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Extra whipped cream
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Chocolate shavings
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Peppermint bark pieces
🎅 Flavor Notes
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Creamy and cool like a peppermint mousse
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Crunch from the candy canes
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Rich chocolate crust for perfect balance
If you want, I can also give you:
✓ A homemade crust version
✓ A mini pie version
✓ A hot chocolate peppermint pie twist
✓ A no-peppermint mint chocolate variation