Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this creamy and smooth Shamrock Silk Pie. Made with a chocolate cookie crust and a silky mint filling, this pie is a perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing mint flavor. It's an easy no-bake dessert that will impress your friends and family. The pie needs to chill for a few hours before serving, so plan ahead. Whether you're Irish or not, this festive pie will surely bring some luck to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
- Green sprinkles, for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to the mixture and mix well until the desired shade of green is achieved.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and green sprinkles.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Shamrock Silk Pie is a popular dessert to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day in the United States.
This no-bake pie is a quick and easy dessert option, perfect for busy cooks.