Description
Creamy Shamrock Shake Pie brings Irish-inspired dessert magic straight from McDonald’s classic beverage to your kitchen. Cool mint and chocolate blend perfectly for a delightful treat you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped topping
Flavor and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Coloring:
- 1/2 cup green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a spacious mixing bowl until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extracts, blending thoroughly until smooth and consistent.
- Gently introduce green food coloring, folding delicately to create an even, vibrant emerald hue.
- Transfer the minty cream mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to create a pristine, level surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Prior to serving, crown the pie with a luxurious layer of whipped topping.
- Embellish with delicate chocolate shavings or fresh mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch.
- Slice into wedges and savor this cool, refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar to taste, ensuring a perfect balance of mint and cream.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green hue without diluting the cream’s texture.
- Opt for gluten-free graham cracker crust to make this dessert celiac-friendly and inclusive for all dietary needs.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a thin layer of chocolate ganache beneath the cream filling for an extra decadent twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg