Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Candy Cane Pie, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This holiday classic features a creamy, minty filling enveloped in a sweet and crunchy candy cane crust. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic candy cane pie to a no-bake version and even a gluten-free option. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will guide you in creating this irresistible treat.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CANDY CANE PIE
When my college roommate first made this pie, I couldn't get enough! Using a store-bought crust helps save time when you're in the midst of the holidays. -Charlotte Stewart, Mesa, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine marshmallows and milk over low heat. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. , Stir in vanilla, salt, peppermint extract and food coloring. Cool 30 minutes, stirring several times. Stir in 2 tablespoons crushed candies; fold in whipped cream. , Spoon into crust. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining candy.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE PIE
Make and share this Chocolate Candy Cane Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Pie
Time 4h10m
Yield 1 Nine inch pie, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chocolate Crumb Crust: Combine crumbs, cocoa and sugar in a bowl.
- Stir in butter.
- Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of a 9" pie pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 min.
- Cool.
- Chocolate Layer: Bring water to a boil in med mixing bowl.
- Remove from heat; immediately add chips, stirring until melted (return to very low heat, stirring constantly, if needed).
- Cool to room temperature.
- In large mixing bowl (which has been chilled, along with beaters), whip heavy cream with confectioners sugar until stiff; fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon into crust; chill.
- Peppermint Layer: Break candy canes into chunks; blend until finely crushed (resembles powder).
- Combine marshmallows and milk in wok.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until marshmallows are melted.
- Cool to slightly warm or glops.
- Prepare bowl as before, whip heavy cream until stiff; fold in crushed candy.
- Stir gently into marshmallow mixture; chill 10 min.
- Spoon onto chocolate layer; chill until set.
- Freeze, if desired.
- Top with Sweetened whipped cream.
- Garnish with Peppermint chips or coarsely crushed candy canes just before serving.
- May be served chilled or frozen.
CANDY CANE PIE
A gluten-free cookies 'n cream crust is the base for this no-bake candy cane pie composed of 2 layers of chocolate and peppermint cream.
Provided by Angela Sackett Superhotmama
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine sandwich cookies and butter in a food processor and pulse until crumbled and combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie dish and chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl and let stand for 1 minute. Slowly pour in boiling water while blending with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sugar, cocoa powder, cream, and almond extract, beating on medium-high speed until fully combined. Spread chocolate mixture into the chilled pie crust. Keep refrigerated.
- Pour the other tablespoon of cold water into a bowl; sprinkle gelatin on top and let stand for 1 minute. Beat using the electric mixer while pouring in boiled water. Mix in cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and peppermint extracts until fully combined. Add heavy cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in crushed candy canes. Spread mixture over the chocolate layer and refrigerate for 1 hour to fully set.
- Top pie with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 201.5 mg, Sugar 56 g
CANDY CANE PIE
This is served every Christmas in our house. Remember to leave time for it to chill in the fridge. If you can't find chocolate wafers on their own then you can use anything like an Oreo cookie -- just scrape the icing off and use the chocolate biscuit.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the candy and milk.
- Heat over a low heat and stir frequently until the candy dissolves.
- Soften the gelatin in cold water and then dissolve in the hot milk mixture. At this point, read your package to check how much gelatin you need. The 2 tsp is based on gelatin in Canada, but we have found that in the UK it is not as strong and we need to use about double to fully set the liquid.
- Chill until partially set, then fold in the whipped cream.
- Break 7 chocolate wafers in half and stand them around the outside of a 10 x 6 x 1-1/2 inch baking dish or in a pie plate about 9-10 inches across.
- Place a whole layer of wafers in the bottom of the dish.
- Pour half the peppermint mixture over.
- Repeat the layers.
- Chill 6 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle with a few chocolate wafer crumbs and cut to serve.
CANDY CANE BROWNIE PIE
The Christmas dessert of your dreams: chocolate, chocolate, candy canes, and more chocolate, all in a single pie plate. (Note: You need to chill the white chocolate ganache overnight, so plan ahead!)
Provided by Mindy Segal
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- White chocolate ganache, part 1: In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) barely simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Whisk in cream in three stages until homogeneous after each addition. Whisk in vanilla, then add salt. Taste for balance and add a pinch more salt as needed. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Refrigerate overnight.
- Brownie pie: Preheat oven to 350 F. In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) barely simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally with rubber spatula. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together both sugars. Pour the warm chocolate mixture into the bowl with the sugars. Whisk to combine. Put the eggs and vanilla in another bowl. Whisk this mixture one egg at a time into the chocolate. Finish by scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to bring the batter together.
- Add the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Slowly whisk to combine; then switch to the rubber spatula to bring the batter together. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray, then fill halfway with batter. Bake 20 minutes, until brownies are set-firm to the touch but still slightly soft in the middle. (You'll have enough batter leftover to pour it into an 8-inch baking dish and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.)
- Chocolate candy cane ganache: While brownie pie is cooling, make the ganache. In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the cream to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Place the chocolate in a bowl and pour the boiling cream over it. Let it rest to melt the chocolate, about 1 minute. Whisk to bring together, then whisk in the vanilla and salt. Pour over the cooled brownies and spread evenly to ½-inch from the edge. Scatter the chopped candy canes on top. Refrigerate to set, 1 hour.
- White chocolate ganache, part 2: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the white chocolate ganache mixture over medium speed, 2 minutes. When the ganache thickens, turn the speed to high and continue whipping until it looks like whipped cream, another 2 minutes.
- Assembly: Place whipped ganache into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe stars to cover the pie completely. Note: Piping is an optional step. Ganache can also be spread over the top in an even layer. Serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh candy canes: Fresh candy canes will yield the best flavor and texture in your pie. If you use old or stale candy canes, they may not melt properly and could make your pie grainy.
- Crush the candy canes finely: You want the candy canes to be crushed into small pieces so that they distribute evenly throughout the pie. If the pieces are too large, they may not melt completely and could leave chunks of candy cane in your pie.
- Don't overcook the pie: The pie is done baking when the center is just set. If you overcook the pie, the filling may become tough and rubbery.
- Chill the pie before serving: This will help the pie to set and firm up, making it easier to slice and serve. You can chill the pie for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Conclusion:
Candy cane pie is a delicious and festive holiday treat that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its creamy filling, sweet candy cane flavor, and flaky crust, this pie is a perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season. So, next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give candy cane pie a try!
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