Description
Emerald Irish Shamrock Swirl Pie blends rich cream cheese and mint flavors into a festive dessert that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day traditions. Smooth swirls and delicate graham cracker crust invite you to savor each delightful slice of this delectable green-hued treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
Crust Ingredients:
- 25 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 45 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Craft a delectable foundation by pulverizing cookies into fine crumbs and blending with melted butter. Press the mixture meticulously into a pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer. Chill the crust in the refrigerator to solidify its structure.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar, infusing elegance with vanilla and mint extracts. Beat until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency. In a separate vessel, whip heavy cream to stiff, cloud-like peaks.
- Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its airy texture. Partition a portion of the filling and transform it with vibrant green food coloring.
- Transfer the pristine white filling into the chilled crust, creating a smooth canvas. Artfully deposit emerald-hued dollops across the surface. Use a slender utensil to create mesmerizing swirls, marbling the colors together with delicate strokes.
- Enhance the visual appeal by drizzling molten white chocolate across the pie’s surface if desired. Refrigerate the creation, allowing it to set and develop its rich, creamy profile for several hours.
- Before serving, adorn the pie with billowy whipped cream, delicate chocolate shavings, or festive sprinkles to elevate its presentation and tantalize the taste buds.
Notes
- Ensure cookie crumbs are finely ground for a smoother, more compact crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use full-fat cream cheese at room temperature to prevent lumps and create an ultra-creamy filling consistency.
- Experiment with different cookie bases like chocolate graham crackers or Oreos for unique flavor variations and colorful twists.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese and use low-fat whipped topping instead of heavy cream to reduce calories without sacrificing texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg