Name: Peppermint Pudding Pie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 2- 8 oz containers of cool whip; 3/4 cup milk; 1 tsp peppermint extract; 3.4 oz package of vanilla pudding mix; 1 tore bought chocolate pie crust; 1/3 cup crushed peppermints; 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Peppermint Pudding Pie (Easy No-Bake Christmas Dessert!)

If you need a quick and festive dessert for Christmas or any holiday party, this Peppermint Pudding Pie recipe is about to become your new favorite.

It’s completely no-bake, comes together in just minutes, and tastes cool & minty. The filling is light and fluffy with the perfect blend of vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and peppermint extract. Then it all sits inside a chocolate cookie crust for that classic mint-and-chocolate combo everyone loves.

As soon as you sprinkle the top with crushed peppermints and mini chocolate chips, it instantly looks party-ready. This is one of those desserts that feels special but is secretly so easy, perfect for last-minute gatherings, cookie exchanges, family dinners, and everything in between.

Step-by-step photos below!

Holiday Peppermint Pudding Pie

Serves: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: No bake
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

This Peppermint Pudding Pie is the perfect no-bake dessert to brighten up any table. A silky blend of vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and refreshing peppermint extract creates a light, fluffy filling that melts in your mouth.

Nestled inside a chocolate cookie crust and sprinkled with crushed peppermints and mini chocolate chips, each slice has just the right balance of sweet, minty, and chocolatey goodness.

It’s festive, refreshing, and so simple you’ll want to whip one up for every holiday gathering!

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) containers of Cool Whip, thawed (divided)
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 (3.4 oz) package vanilla pudding mix
1 chocolate store-bought pie crust
1/3 cup crushed peppermints
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Make the filling:
In a large bowl, add one 8-oz container of Cool Whip, the milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla pudding mix. Beat with a hand mixer for 2–3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Pour into the pie crust and gently spread it out evenly.

Add the topping:
Take the second container of Cool Whip and spread a little over half of it across the top of the pie. Smooth it out carefully. Sprinkle crushed peppermints and mini chocolate chips over the top.

Chill and serve:
Place the pie in the fridge for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes. Slice and serve!

Tips & Tricks

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Lightly tap the peppermint pieces and chocolate chips into the Cool Whip, so they stay in place.
Try swapping the vanilla pudding for white chocolate, cheesecake, or chocolate pudding to change up the flavor.
The pie gets even better as it sits, so chilling it longer makes it extra delicious.

This Peppermint Pudding Pie is one of those desserts that feels festive without requiring much time or effort. This is the perfect treat for the busy holiday season.

It’s sweet, minty, creamy, and always a crowd-pleaser, especially when you need something you can make ahead of time.

Whether you’re bringing it to a Christmas party, serving it after a family dinner, or adding it to your holiday dessert table, this no-bake pie is sure to disappear fast. Make it once, and you’ll want to bring it back every December!