Description
A festive and creamy pie inspired by the classic Shamrock Shake. This minty dessert features a luscious, smooth filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust, making it the perfect treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a playful twist.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mint-flavored syrup or 1 teaspoon mint extract (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (or more for desired hue)
Optional Topping:
- Whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
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Make the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the mint-flavored syrup (or mint extract) and add green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until the filling is set.
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Finish & Serve:
- Just before serving, top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Slice and enjoy this festive treat!
Notes
- Adjust the intensity of mint flavor and color to suit your preference.
- For a crunchier texture, consider adding a few mint chocolate chips into the filling before chilling.
- Ensure the pie is well chilled to achieve a clean slice and optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg