Shamrock Cream Pie
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this creamy, minty Shamrock Cream Pie! Featuring a chocolate cookie crust, peppermint-flavored filling, and festive green color, it’s a treat your family and friends will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (Chill time: 4 hours minimum)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American, St. Patrick’s Day-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops of green food coloring (adjust for desired shade)
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
For the Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles or shamrock-shaped candies
- Chocolate shavings or drizzle
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add peppermint extract and green food coloring, mixing until evenly combined. Adjust the food coloring to reach the desired shade of green.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping, and if using, add mini chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Spoon the mint cream filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top for a neat finish.
- Garnish and Chill:
- Decorate with whipped cream, green sprinkles, shamrock-shaped candies, or chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set the filling completely.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure that the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Adjust the food coloring to your preferred shade of green for a festive touch!
- For a more indulgent pie, top with a drizzle of melted chocolate or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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