Description
The Shamrock Swirl Pie is a festive and flavorful dessert featuring a creamy, smooth filling with vibrant green swirls perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Combining a buttery flaky crust with luscious cream cheese and whipped cream layers, it delivers a playful yet elegant centerpiece that delights both the eyes and palate. This easy-to-make pie is customizable with mint, vanilla, or chocolate flavors, suitable for all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch buttery, flaky pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup whipped cream (heavy cream whipped to soft peaks)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring, as needed for coloring
- Optional: 1/2 tsp mint extract
- Optional: 1 tbsp gelatin or stabilizer (if desired for firmness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Press your chosen pie crust evenly into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring the edges are smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to maintain its shape during baking. Bake according to the crust instructions or until golden brown. Let the crust cool completely before filling.
- Make the Creamy Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing continuously. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and silky smooth.
- Prepare the Green Swirl Mixture: Take a portion of the filling and stir in green food coloring and mint extract if using. This mixture creates the decorative vibrant swirls for the pie.
- Create the Swirls: Pour the plain filling into the cooled pie crust. Spoon dollops of the green filling evenly over the surface. Use a skewer or butter knife to gently swirl the fillings together to create a marbled shamrock swirl effect.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set firmly and for flavors to meld properly.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps for a smooth filling.
- Fold whipped cream gently to retain airy texture and avoid deflation.
- Create swirls with a light hand to maintain distinct green and white patterns.
- Chill thoroughly for best sliceability and flavor fusion.
- Adjust green food coloring intensity to achieve your preferred shamrock green shade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Shamrock Swirl Pie, St. Patrick's Day dessert, creamy pie, festive pie, green swirl pie, easy pie recipe, mint pie, holiday dessert