Description

Ready in minutes and bursting with holiday cheer, this Easy 10-Minute No-Bake Grinch Pie is a vibrant green, peppermint-kissed dessert that’s creamy, fluffy, and festively fun. Perfect for Christmas parties, last-minute dessert ideas, or whimsical winter treats, this pie uses simple ingredients and requires no oven time. It’s the ultimate quick dessert recipe for busy bakers looking to wow a crowd. Whether you’re after easy dessert recipes, no-bake food ideas, holiday party snacks, or fun Christmas treats for kids, this Grinch pie delivers holiday magic with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)

1 ½ cups cold milk

1 container Cool Whip (8 oz)

3 to 4 drops green food coloring

¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)

1 chocolate pie crust (9-inch, graham or Oreo-based)

Whipped cream (for topping)

Crushed candy canes (for topping)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.

2. Add green food coloring and peppermint extract (if using). Whisk until the color is evenly distributed.

3. Gently fold in the Cool Whip with a rubber spatula until fully combined and fluffy.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared chocolate pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.

5. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

6. Just before serving, top with extra whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Notes

For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wipe between cuts.

Only add toppings right before serving to keep the candy canes crisp.

Want a flavor twist? Swap peppermint for vanilla or almond extract.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 275
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: grinch pie, no-bake dessert, holiday recipe, easy Christmas dessert, peppermint pie