🍰 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Base
- Skip this step if you are using a ready-made base.
- If making it at home: crush the cookies and mix with melted butter.Blend until every crumb is coated. The mixture should feel like moist sand and lightly hold together when squeezed, ensuring it forms a cohesive crust.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.Compact the crumbs firmly using the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass. Chilling helps the butter solidify, giving the crust stability for the filling.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Mint Filling
- Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.Room-temperature cream cheese blends more easily, resulting in a silky base without lumps.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat again.Mix until the texture becomes fluffy and sweetened evenly throughout.
- Add the vanilla and mint extract.Peppermint extract is strong, so the stated amount provides a fresh yet gentle mint flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream and gently fold it into the mixture with a spatula.Fold slowly to avoid deflating the whipped cream. The mixture should stay light and airy.
- Stir in crushed candy canes.The pieces dissolve slightly into the cream, giving subtle pink streaks and a crisp bite.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring if you want a pink tone.Blend lightly for a soft, festive color without overmixing.
3️⃣ Assembly
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