Description
Shamrock Shake Pie — a no-bake mint dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy pudding filling, perfect for holidays and easy entertaining. Makes 8 slices in 15 minutes of prep with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 full sheets graham crackers
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 2.5 cups cold milk
- 0.25 tsp green food coloring, gel preferred
- 2 tsp mint extract
- 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Crush 12 graham cracker sheets with brown sugar, mix in melted butter, and press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish for 5 minutes.
- Whisk cold milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, mint extract, and green food coloring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture gently until smooth and uniformly green, roughly 2 minutes.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly with an offset spatula, taking about 1 minute.
- Freeze uncovered for at least 6 hours until firm, then slice and serve with extra whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- Fridge: Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or transfer slices to airtight containers. It keeps well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. The crust may soften slightly after day two, but the filling remains perfectly creamy and flavorful throughout the storage window.
- Freezer: Wrap the entire pie (or individual slices) in plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 4 hours before serving. Freezing actually intensifies the mint flavor slightly, making it a great make-ahead option for events.
- Oven Reheat: This dessert is best served cold, so oven reheating isn’t recommended. If you’ve frozen the pie, simply move it to the fridge and allow 4 hours for a gentle thaw. Attempting to warm it will melt the whipped topping and pudding filling, ruining the texture entirely.
- Microwave Reheat: Again, reheating isn’t ideal for this chilled dessert. If a frozen slice needs quick thawing, microwave on 30% power in 15-second intervals, checking after each burst. Stop as soon as the filling is scoopable but still cold—you want cool and creamy, not warm and soupy.
- Air Fryer Reheat: An air fryer is not suitable for this no-bake pie. The high circulating heat would immediately melt the whipped topping and pudding layers. For best results, always thaw frozen slices in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours and serve chilled. Follow food storage guidelines for safe handling.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 298 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg