Description
Lucky palates discover pure magic with this Shamrock Shake Pie, blending creamy mint goodness into a dreamy dessert. Festive Irish-inspired flavors dance across your plate, promising a refreshing and delightful treat that celebrates sweet culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 store-bought graham cracker crust
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces/96 grams each) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk (skim works fine)
Dairy and Whipped Topping:
- 8 ounces/226 grams Cool Whip, thawed
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 16 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding base by whisking pudding mixes with milk until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the pudding mixture, creating a light and airy texture.
- Add mint extract and green food coloring, stirring carefully to distribute the flavor and color evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the vibrant green filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even spread.
- Refrigerate the pie for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the filling to set completely and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Before serving, garnish with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry to capture the classic Shamrock Shake aesthetic.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the refreshing mint flavor and smooth, creamy consistency of this festive dessert.
Notes
- Use high-quality mint extract for a more authentic and fresh mint flavor that elevates the entire pie.
- Adjust the green food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect St. Patrick’s Day festive shade without looking artificial.
- Swap graham cracker crust with an Oreo cookie crust for an extra indulgent chocolate-mint combination that complements the filling.
- Consider using sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat Cool Whip for a lighter version of this dessert that still maintains delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg