Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of a classic Shamrock Shake and a creamy pie with this easy-to-make dessert. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion that calls for a minty treat, this pie combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth, mint-flavored filling. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries for an extra touch of festivity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 2½ cups cold milk
- ¼ teaspoon green food coloring
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
- 1 (5.1-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or shortening; set aside.
- In a food processor, blend graham crackers and brown sugar until fine crumbs form.
- With the processor on low speed, gradually add melted butter until crumbs adhere together.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie dish.
- Freeze the crust for 15–20 minutes, or until firm.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together cold milk, green food coloring, and mint extract until evenly combined.
- Add the instant vanilla pudding mix; whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Let the pudding sit for about 5 minutes to further thicken.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top.
- Set the Pie:
- Freeze the pie for at least 6 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
- Serve:
- Before serving, optionally top with additional whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- Serve the pie cold.
Notes
- For a more intense mint flavor, consider increasing the mint extract to 2½ teaspoons.
- Natural food coloring can be used for a subtler green hue.
- Store leftovers in the freezer; allow slices to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of pie)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg