Description
A creamy, no-bake Shamrock Shake Pie with a rich chocolate cookie crust and refreshing mint cheesecake filling — an easy dessert for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4–5 drops green food coloring
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate 20 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract and green food coloring; mix until evenly tinted.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the mint cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spoon filling into chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and optional cherries.
Notes
- Press the crust firmly for a sturdy base.
- Add peppermint extract slowly — mint can be strong.
- Chill overnight for cleanest slices.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: approx. 22g
- Sodium: approx. 180mg
- Fat: approx. 28g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 36g
- Fiber: approx. 1g
- Protein: approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: approx. 75mg