Description
This Shamrock Shake Pie is a delicious no-bake dessert inspired by the classic McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. Combining vanilla pudding, milk, cool whip, mint extract, and green food coloring in a graham cracker crust, this pie is a refreshing and festive treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s easy to make with just six ingredients and can be prepared in under five minutes, then chilled until set for a creamy, minty delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups skim milk
- 8 oz cool whip, thawed (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 16 drops green food coloring
Crust
- 1 store-bought graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mixes and milk until fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Add cool whip and flavorings: Gently fold in the thawed cool whip, mint extract, and green food coloring until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the prepared pudding mixture into the premade graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least four hours or overnight until it is completely set and firm.
- Serve: Optionally top with additional whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for garnish before serving.
Notes
- This Shamrock Shake Pie replicates the beloved flavor of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake in an easy no-bake pie form.
- Only six ingredients are needed, and preparation takes less than five minutes.
- Perfect festive dessert for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or whenever a refreshing minty treat is desired.
- Using skim milk reduces fat content, keeping the dessert lighter.
- Homemade cool whip can be substituted for store-bought for a fresher taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
