Description
Indulgent Shamrock Cream Pie brings Irish charm to dessert tables with its silky green layers and festive spirit. Mint-kissed filling nestled in a buttery crust promises pure deliciousness that will transport you straight to Ireland’s emerald landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles or shamrock-shaped candies
- Chocolate shavings or drizzle
Instructions
- Craft the pie foundation by thoroughly blending chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until uniformly moistened, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, meticulously pressing the texture against bottom and sides to create a compact, even crust.
- Refrigerate the crust for 15-20 minutes to solidify while preparing the filling.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Introduce peppermint extract and green food coloring, stirring until the mixture develops a uniform emerald hue.
- Gently incorporate thawed whipped topping, folding delicately to maintain the airy texture.
- Optional: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips throughout the filling for added complexity.
- Transfer the mint cream mixture into the chilled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Embellish the pie with decorative elements like whipped cream rosettes, festive green sprinkles, shamrock-shaped confections, or delicate chocolate shavings.
- Chill the assembled pie in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, allowing the filling to set completely and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Customize your crust by swapping chocolate cookie crumbs with graham crackers or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth filling texture.
- Control the mint intensity by adjusting peppermint extract quantity, starting with less and tasting gradually.
- Use natural food coloring like spirulina powder for a healthier green hue if preferred over artificial coloring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg