Shamrock Shake Pie
This no-bake Shamrock Shake Pie combines creamy vanilla pudding, mint extract, and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust—an easy, festive dessert ideal for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 graham crackers crushed (or one 9-inch pre-made graham cracker crust)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2½ cups cold milk
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
- ¼ teaspoon green food coloring optional
- 2 3.4-ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles moist sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even layer across the base and up the sides. Freeze the crust for 10 to 15 minutes to set.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk, mint extract, and green food coloring (if using). Add the instant vanilla pudding mixes and whisk continuously for approximately 2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and thick. Cover and refrigerate the pudding mixture for 5 minutes to further set.
Incorporate the Whipped Topping:
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the chilled pudding mixture. Continue folding until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth, taking care not to deflate the whipped topping.
Assemble the Pie:
- Remove the prepared crust from the freezer and spoon the filling into the crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula or spoon.
Chill the Pie:
- Refrigerate the pie for 4 to 6 hours, or until firm. Alternatively, freeze the pie for 2 to 3 hours, allowing it to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes prior to serving.
Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries, if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
To prepare this pie as a gluten-free dessert, substitute the graham crackers with certified gluten-free graham crackers or a ready-made gluten-free pie crust. Confirm that the pudding mix and food coloring are labeled gluten-free, and ensure that all other packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.