Shamrock Swirl Mint Pie (Print View)
Creamy mint filling with chocolate crust and gorgeous green marble effect. Easy chilled dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
04 - 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
05 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
06 - Green food coloring as needed
07 - 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
08 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
10 - Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional)
11 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
03 - Bake crust for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk and peppermint extract until thickened, about 2 minutes.
05 - Add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve desired shade, mixing well.
06 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract to stiff peaks.
07 - Fold half of the whipped cream into the green pudding mixture until smooth.
08 - Spread the filling into the cooled crust.
09 - Top with remaining whipped cream, swirling gently with a spatula to create a marbled effect.
10 - Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until set.
11 - Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves before serving, if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The no bake filling comes together in minutes but looks like you spent hours creating that gorgeous swirl
- Peppermint and chocolate were practically made for each other, and that crust ties everything together perfectly
02 -
- Cold mixing bowls and cream whip up much faster and hold their shape longer than room temperature ones
- The marble effect works best when the dollops of white cream are distinct before you start swirling
03 -
- If your whipped cream deflates while working with it, pop the bowl in the freezer for five minutes and rewhip briefly
- The marble effect is easier to achieve if your dollops of white cream are somewhat evenly spaced