Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg, vanilla, almond extract, melted coconut oil, and coconut sugar until well mixed and the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Gently fold in the almond flour, tapioca flour, and baking soda until the mixture is well combined.
- Add the festive sprinkles and fold them in.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with a bit of oil, then pour the dough into the pan and press it down firmly.
- Shape the edges to create a one-inch barrier.
- Poke a few holes into the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 20-24 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Preparation of Filling
- Melt the white chocolate over low heat or in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with coconut sugar and peppermint extract until creamy.
- Add the melted white chocolate and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Beat until the mixture turns a lovely tan peanut butter color.
Assembly and Serving
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and level off the top.
- Transfer the pie to the fridge to set for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
- When ready to serve, pipe whipped coconut cream around the edges, sprinkle more festive sprinkles on top, and place two candy canes in the center.
- Slice with a thin knife, wiping it clean after each cut.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature. You can use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of almond flour for a nut-free version. Feel free to swap peppermint extract for orange or lemon extract for a citrus twist.
