Fluffy Peppermint Pie

Health score
2%
Fluffy Peppermint Pie
355 min.
8
623kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of our Fluffy Peppermint Pie, a dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season! This luscious pie combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peppermint, creating a heavenly treat that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With a creamy filling made from melted marshmallows and whipped cream, every bite is a cloud of sweetness that melts in your mouth.

The base of this pie features a crunchy chocolate wafer crust, providing a delightful contrast to the fluffy filling. Topped with crushed hard peppermint candies, this dessert not only looks stunning but also adds a festive crunch that elevates the entire experience. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends.

What’s more, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. With a total preparation time of just under six hours, including freezing, you can prepare it ahead of time and enjoy the compliments when you serve it. So, gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will become a cherished favorite for years to come!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 30 large marshmallows 
  • 14 ounces condensed milk sweetened canned
  • cups whipping cream (heavy)
  • drops food coloring red
  • teaspoons peppermint extract 
  • 0.3 cup peppermint candies hard crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom and up side of ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/2 inches.
  2. Place marshmallows and milk in large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring once, until marshmallows are melted. Refrigerate about 25 minutes or until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
  3. Beat whipping cream, food color and peppermint extract in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Stir marshmallow mixture until blended; fold into whipped cream. Fold in crushed candies. Mound mixture into crust. Cover and freeze about 5 hours or until frozen. Cover and freeze any remaining pie.

Nutrition Facts

Calories623kcal
Protein4.75%
Fat48.96%
Carbs46.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.89
Glycemic Load
42.17
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.4226087279942%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:622.91kcal
31.15%
Fat:34.55g
53.16%
Saturated Fat:18.5g
115.62%
Carbohydrates:73.49g
24.5%
Net Carbohydrates:72.75g
26.45%
Sugar:58.41g
64.9%
Cholesterol:84.52mg
28.17%
Sodium:288.89mg
12.56%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:7.54g
15.07%
Vitamin A:1263.38IU
25.27%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.27%
Phosphorus:191.54mg
19.15%
Calcium:189.73mg
18.97%
Selenium:10.79µg
15.41%
Potassium:290.52mg
8.3%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.71%
Magnesium:29.05mg
7.26%
Vitamin D:1.05µg
7.01%
Copper:0.14mg
6.88%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.68%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.65%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.11%
Iron:1.06mg
5.88%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.67%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.66%
Folate:18.04µg
4.51%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.85%
Fiber:0.74g
2.96%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.93%
Vitamin K:2.71µg
2.58%
Vitamin C:1.66mg
2.01%