Description
The Shamrock Shake Pie is a delightful dessert inspired by the iconic Shamrock Shake. It features a creamy, mint-flavored filling within a crunchy graham cracker crust, offering a refreshing and festive treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or anytime you crave a minty sweet delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2½ cups milk, cold
- ¼ teaspoon green food coloring
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
- 5.1 ounces box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounces container of whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or shortening and set aside.
- Place the graham crackers and brown sugar in a food processor and blend until fine crumbs form. Gradually pour in the melted butter while the processor is on low, until the crumbs start to stick together.
- Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish. Freeze for 15-20 minutes, or until firm.
- Whisk together the milk, green food coloring, and mint extract in a large bowl until evenly colored. Add the pudding mix and whisk until it starts to thicken. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken further.
- Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well mixed. Spoon the filling into the crust and smooth the top. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until set.
- Optional: Top with additional whipped cream and maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
- Customizable Color and Flavor: The recipe allows for adjustments in the intensity of both the mint flavor and the green coloring, enabling you to tailor the pie to your taste preferences and visual appeal. This means you can make the pie as vibrant or as subtly colored as you like, and adjust the mintiness to suit your palate.
- No-Bake Convenience: This dessert is a no-bake recipe, requiring only assembly and refrigeration. This makes it an excellent choice for those who want to create a delightful dessert without the need for an oven, ensuring a simple and straightforward preparation process.
- Versatile Serving Options: The Shamrock Shake Pie can be served as is or customized with various toppings such as additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chocolate shavings, or crushed mint candies for extra texture and flavor. This versatility allows you to dress up the pie for special occasions or to match personal preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: Freezing 6 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: Kcal: 350