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Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Pie Recipe

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The Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Pie is a festive and indulgent dessert featuring a peppermint chocolate cookie crust, a rich peppermint chocolate cream filling, and a luscious peppermint chocolate whipped cream topping. Finished with chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes, this no-bake pie blends creamy textures with refreshing minty notes, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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Peppermint Chocolate Cookie Crust

  • 1 peppermint chocolate cookie crust

Peppermint Chocolate Cream Filling

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, separated
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (cold will also work)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • ⅔ to ¾ cup powdered sugar, to taste
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)

Peppermint Chocolate Whipped Cream

  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Peppermint Chocolate Whipped Cream Base: Combine 1 ¼ cups cold heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder in a bowl until combined. It will look grainy; this is normal. Chill to allow the cocoa to absorb into the cream while preparing the rest of the pie.
  2. Chill the Cookie Crust: Place the peppermint chocolate cookie crust in the freezer to firm up while making the filling.
  3. Melt Chocolate Chips: In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream (from the ¾ cup). Melt the chocolate either in the microwave at half power in 10-second increments, stirring between each, or over a saucepan of simmering water on medium-low heat. Stir constantly until mostly melted, then remove from heat and stir until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Make the Peppermint Chocolate Cream Filling: In a medium-large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, remaining ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (minus the 3 tablespoons used), sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar (start with ⅔ cup), vanilla extract, and optional peppermint extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer paddle attachment, beat on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Scrape the bowl and beat again for 10 seconds.
  5. Incorporate Melted Chocolate: Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and beat on high for about 30 seconds until fully combined. Scrape the bowl and taste; adjust sweetness and chocolate intensity by adding more cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or small splashes of heavy cream as desired. Beat on high for an additional 10 seconds to combine.
  6. Assemble Filling in Crust: Spread the peppermint chocolate cream filling evenly into the chilled cookie crust. Refrigerate to set while preparing the whipped cream topping.
  7. Whip the Peppermint Chocolate Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whisk together the cocoa and cream mixture prepared in step 1 with the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional peppermint extract. Gently combine, taste, and add more powdered sugar if needed. Whisk on medium-high or by hand until soft peaks form, smooth but holding small peaks.
  8. Top the Pie: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the set chocolate filling layer.
  9. Garnish: Use a potato peeler to create chocolate shavings from a solid chocolate bar and sprinkle these shavings along with crushed candy cane pieces over the whipped cream topping.

Notes

  • Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth filling but cold cream cheese can be used if needed.
  • To melt chocolate evenly, stir frequently and do not overheat to prevent burning.
  • The filling will not thicken further in the fridge but should be firm enough to slice.
  • Adjust peppermint extract amounts based on preference for mint intensity.
  • Chilling the crust prior to filling prevents sogginess and helps pie set properly.
  • Ensure heavy cream is cold for best whipping results.
  • Chocolate shavings can be made with semi-sweet or dark chocolate depending on desired flavor balance.

Keywords: peppermint chocolate pie, no-bake chocolate pie, holiday dessert, candy cane dessert, chocolate cream pie, peppermint whipped cream

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