Description
Festive shamrock swirl pie brings Irish charm to dessert tables with creamy layers and green-tinted swirls. Rich filling nestles in a buttery crust, promising delightful flavors that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 5 tbsps (74 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) mint extract
- 45 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Pulverize cookies and blend with melted butter. Press mixture firmly into a pie dish, creating an even, compact base. Chill in refrigerator to set foundation.
- Create Filling: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and mint extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Add Color and Design: Separate a portion of filling and tint with green food coloring. Pour white filling into chilled crust, then strategically add green dollops across the surface. Use a utensil to swirl colors, creating a marbled effect.
- Enhance and Garnish: Optionally drizzle melted white chocolate over the surface. Refrigerate pie for several hours to set and meld flavors. Before serving, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or sprinkles for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Use melted butter at room temperature and press cookie crumbs firmly into the pan to create a solid, compact base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Maintain Cream Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is softened completely before mixing to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, silky texture that blends seamlessly with whipped cream.
- Control Mint Intensity: Add mint extract gradually, tasting as you go to prevent overwhelming the delicate flavor profile and maintain a balanced, subtle mint essence.
- Master Swirling Technique: Use a toothpick or thin knife for precise marbling, making gentle figure-eight motions to create an elegant pattern without over-mixing the colors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg