Description
Shamrock Swirl Pie is a delightful dessert that brings joy and color to any celebration. With its creamy mint filling and vibrant green swirls, this pie is a showstopper that will impress your guests at any gathering, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. Easy to prepare, it combines the refreshing taste of mint with a crispy crust for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (9-inch)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 3–5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit your pie crust into a pan and bake until golden brown; let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Add mint extract and mix thoroughly.
- Divide the mixture into two bowls; tint one green with food coloring.
- Scoop spoonfuls of both mixtures into the cooled crust and swirl gently with a knife.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For a chocolate twist, use chocolate-flavored whipped topping or add cocoa powder to the filling. - Customize flavors by swapping out mint for vanilla or almond extract.