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Shamrock Swirl Pie

Shamrock Swirl Pie

Shamrock Swirl Pie is a creamy and festive dessert combining the cool freshness of mint with the smooth richness of vanilla. Featuring a vibrant green and white swirl atop a crisp graham cracker crust, this easy-to-make pie is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cheerful occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it delivers a refreshing yet indulgent flavor experience that’s sure to impress family and friends.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp melted butter

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp mint extract
  • Green food coloring, a few drops

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Start by crushing graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix them with melted butter until the mixture holds together. Press this evenly into the bottom of your pie dish to form a firm crust, then chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set.
  2. Make the filling: In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a light but rich base for your pie.
  3. Divide and color the filling: Split the filling into two equal portions. Add mint extract and green food coloring to one half, stirring until you achieve a vibrant green shade. Leave the other half plain for the vanilla swirl effect.
  4. Create the swirl: Spoon alternating dollops of the green mint and vanilla filling onto the chilled crust. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl through the dollops for a marbled effect, being careful not to overmix to preserve the contrasting colors.
  5. Chill and set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, so the filling firms up to the perfect creamy texture ready to slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling without lumps.
  • Chill the crust thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
  • Use clear mint extract to keep the pie’s swirl vibrant.
  • Gently fold whipped cream to maintain airy texture.
  • Customize the swirl shape with your swirling technique for delicate waves or bold marbling.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake, chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free crust used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: shamrock swirl pie, mint pie, no-bake pie, St. Patrick's Day dessert, creamy mint pie, vanilla and mint dessert