Candy Cane French Silk Pie

By srumbel

I decided to make my own version and this Candy Cane French Silk Pie could not be easier to make. No baking or even cooking is involved. This is just a great pie to take to your next holiday gathering. It is easy to make, and the pretty pink color is just so pretty and festive looking. This Candy Cane French Silk Pie is guaranteed to be the first dessert gobbled up at any Christmas potluck. You definitely will not be bringing home any leftovers
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Ingredients

• 2 Oreo no bake pie crusts
• 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 c. crushed candy canes
• 1 1/2 c. cool whip topping
• For the chocolate mousse
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
• 3 TBLS cold water
• 1/4 c. boiling water
• sprinkles for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the crushed candy cane by hand. Gently stir in the cool whip. Cover and place in the refrigerator
Make the chocolate mousse by combining the sugar and cocoa powder in a small bowl.
Beat the cream at medium speed in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Place the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl and let stand for a minute. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved.
Stir the gelatin mixture carefully into the mousse until incorporated. Spread a layer of mousse on the
bottom of each pie crust. Spread a layer of the candy cane mixture on top of each pie. Garnish the top with piped chocolate mousse and candy cane sprinkles or as desired. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
Makes two pies.