Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups skim milk
- 8 oz thawed cool whip (or homemade cool whip)
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 16 drops green food coloring
Pie Crust
- 1 store-bought graham cracker crust
Optional Topping
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla instant pudding mixes with 2 cups of skim milk. Stir thoroughly until the pudding mix is smooth and starts to thicken. Then fold in 8 ounces of thawed cool whip for a creamy texture, add 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract to impart the classic mint flavor, and incorporate 16 drops of green food coloring to achieve the vibrant Shamrock Shake green color.
- Fill the crust: Pour the prepared pudding mixture evenly into the premade graham cracker pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth out the top for an even surface.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to fully set; for best results, chill overnight.
- Serve: Before serving, optionally top each slice with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry to enhance the presentation and add extra sweetness.
Notes
- For a richer pie, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
- Homemade cool whip can be used as a substitute for store-bought to control ingredients.
- Make sure the pudding is fully set before serving to ensure perfect slicing.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to your preferred shade.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian