Description
Shamrock Swirl Pie is a delightful, visually striking dessert that combines creamy mint filling with vibrant green swirls, all set in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or summer gatherings, this easy-to-make pie promises to be the star of any celebration. Each slice offers a refreshing burst of flavor that will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a homemade crust, bake until golden brown and cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the mint extract and green food coloring until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fluffy.
- Pour half of the mixture into the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining mixture on top and swirl with a knife.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For alternative flavors, consider using chocolate or coconut extract instead of mint. Experiment with different food colorings to create unique designs that reflect your creativity.