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Shamrock Swirl Pie

A creamy, minty dessert with a chocolate crust, perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • to taste green food coloring (optional) For a marbled effect
Topping
  • 1 cups whipped cream For topping
  • to taste chocolate shavings For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
  4. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. If desired, add green food coloring and swirl gently for a marbled effect.
Assembling
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  2. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
  3. Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

Notes

For extra chocolatey flavor, use chocolate graham crackers for the crust. Chill mixing bowls before whipping cream for better peaks.