Chocolate Peppermint Pie

Step 1

To make your chocolate peppermint pie, you’ll start by making the chocolate layer. First, combine the pudding mix and the milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Whisk the pudding until smooth, then place in the fridge to set for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the pudding from the fridge and spoon it into the Oreo pie crust, smoothing it out as evenly as you can.

Step 4

Put the pie in the freezer for 2 hours to fully set.

Step 5

When the pie is just about set, make the peppermint layer by adding the cream cheese and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Use a hand or stand mixer to mix the ingredients until smooth.

Step 7

Add in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract and beat again until combined.

Step 8

Fold in the whipped topping and the chocolate chips gently until incorporated.

Step 9

Remove the pie with the chocolate layer from the freezer and scoop the peppermint layer on top.

Step 10

Smooth out the peppermint layer and return the pie to the freezer for 1 hour to set again.

Step 11

When the pie is almost set, make the cream layer by adding the cold water to the gelatin in a small chilled mixing bowl.

Step 12

Let the gelatin soak in the water for 5 minutes.

Step 13

In a large mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar.

Step 14

Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds, then turn the speed up to high and beat for 2 minutes or until soft peaks begin to form.

Step 15

Place the whipped cream mixture in a piping bag prepared with an open star tip.

Step 16

Remove the pie from the freezer and pipe a star design all over the top.

Step 17

Top with crushed peppermint candies and serve chilled!