Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this Shamrock Cream Pie! This no-bake dessert is the perfect blend of a creamy mint filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It’s festive, easy to make, and full of delightful minty flavor—perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Mint Cream Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional, for festive color)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly coated and resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Refrigerate the crust for at least 15 minutes to set.
Make the Mint Cream Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until fully combined.
- Gradually add the heavy cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Add a drop or two of green food coloring, if desired, to achieve a festive shamrock green color.
- Pour the mint cream filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and spread it out evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer (do not let it boil).
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to melt.
- Stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before drizzling it over the chilled pie.
Assemble the Pie:
- Once the mint cream filling is set, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the pie, spreading it evenly to cover.
- Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker crust, you can increase the amount of graham cracker crumbs and butter by 1/4 cup each.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate for the ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 slices per pie)
- Calories: 32
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg