No Bake Peppermint Mocha Pie

This easy no-bake peppermint mocha pie is a huge hit at parties! A delicious cookie crust is topped with creamy chocolate and mint filling and the perfect hint of coffee flavor.

 

Easy Mocha Pie

This delicious pie is the perfect combination of three of our favorite flavors—Chocolate, Peppermint, and Coffee! The peppermint mocha pie has a tasty Oreo cookie crust (thank goodness they make them gluten-free!) that is baked for just 7 minutes, but you could replace this with a pre-made crust at the store if you want it to truly be “no bake” (but we haven’t found one that is gluten-free). This step-by-step tutorial will help you whip up your new favorite dessert. You might want to make two because you won’t have much leftover later!

Why you’ll love it:

• Easy – While there are a couple of steps to this recipe, it’s actually incredibly easy! The pie crust is baked for just 7 minutes, but you could always pick up a pre-made crust at the store if you’d like to skip this part entirely. The pie filling isn’t baked at all, so you just mix it up and let it set in the fridge.
• Gluten-free – This recipe uses no specialty ingredients besides a package of gluten-free Oreos. This cookie makes the perfect crust super easy and is safe for all the Celiac and gluten-free friends you’re inviting.
• Meal prep friendly – This pie can easily wait in the freezer for your next get-together or unexpected guests! You can make a double batch and rest easy knowing you have an impressive dessert just waiting in the wings.

No Bake Mocha Pie Ingredients:

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact measurements and instructions.

• Oreos and Butter (unsalted) – This is all you need for the perfect crust! Make sure to grab gluten-free Oreos for a safe crust. If you want this to be a true no-bake pie start to finish, you could pick up a pre-made chocolate pie crust instead.
• Instant chocolate pudding mix, Milk, and Heavy whipping cream – This makes the base of the no-bake pie filling. It’s super easy and works best if your milk and whipping cream are nice and cold. I have not tried this with any dairy-free substitutions.
• Instant espresso powder and Peppermint extract – This is how our favorite flavors shine through! You don’t need much because both of these ingredients are very strong.
• Optional garnishes: whipped cream, crushed candy canes, chocolate shavings, etc.

How to Make a No-Bake Peppermint Mocha Pie

This easy pie is simple, but there are some tools that will make it easier. You want a 9” pie pan (deep dish to have ample room) or a spring-form pan, a stand mixer with whisk attachment, and a couple bowls. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this delicious dessert.

Make the crust

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees, then grease a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan. Stir together your Oreo crumbs and melted butter until they’re well combined. Press the buttered crumbs into the greased pan, smoothing it into an even layer.

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. I recommend placing it in the fridge while you’re making the filling so that it’s cool when your filling is ready.

Make the pudding

In a medium bowl, stir the pudding mix, milk, espresso powder, and peppermint extract together. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth, then place it in the fridge to set for at least 5 minutes.

Whip the cream

While the pudding is setting in the fridge, add the cold whipping cream to a stand mixture with a whisk attachment. Whip until stiff peaks form—This is very important as it is what will give the pie its fluffy, tall structure.

Finish the filling

Now that the pudding is set and the cream is whipped, we’re going to combine them. Carefully fold the chocolate pudding into the whipped cream. You want to gently mix until it’s well combined and there are no streaks throughout the mixture. However, you must be gentle and work carefully—If you work it too much, you will deflate the whipped cream.

Assemble & Chill

Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust, smoothing it out into a beautiful, uniform layer as you go. Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.

How to serve a No-Bake Mocha Peppermint Pie

We garnished this gorgeous pie with a dollop of whipped cream and crushed peppermints, then served to a happy crowd. You could add some chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or even a light dusting of espresso or cocoa powder for an attractive, impressive finish, too. If you want to add even more coffee flavor, add a spoonful of this homemade espresso whipped cream or garnish with some of this mocha bark.

How to store no-bake pies:

You want to store this mocha pie in the fridge up to 3 days. To get nice, clean slices, you may want to put it in the freezer for 10-30 minutes, then use a knife that has been run under hot water and wiped dry. You can freeze this, but the pudding can start to change texture after a few weeks. I recommend enjoying within a month if you are freezing it—Perfect for prepping for holidays or keeping a cold dessert handy during the summer months!

If you like this chocolate pie, you are going to LOVE these chocolate desserts!

• No Bake Mocha Cheesecake
• Mocha Icebox Cake
• Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies
• Chocolate Lava Cake
• No Bake Peanut Butter Pie