Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Delicious Shamrock Pie Recipe

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Delicious Shamrock Pie Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 22, 2024

This St. Patrick's Day, make a Shamrock Pie to bring some luck of the Irish to your dessert table. This creamy and decadent pie features a rich pudding filling topped with a green shamrock design made from whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert to celebrate the holiday with friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages of instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Green food coloring

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened.
  2. Pour the pudding into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
  3. Place the pie in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the whipped cream and mix until evenly colored.
  6. Transfer the green whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  7. Pipe three heart shapes next to each other to form a shamrock design on top of the pie.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is associated with St. Patrick's Day.
  • Pistachio pudding gives the pie a festive green color and delicious flavor.
  • This pie can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.