Leprechaun Pie
Delight your taste buds with the whimsical charm of Leprechaun Pie, a no-bake dessert bursting with creamy pistachio flavor and a festive green hue that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any springtime celebration. This easy-to-make treat features a buttery graham cracker crust as the base for a luscious pistachio pudding and cream cheese filling, made even more luxurious with a generous layer of whipped topping. Optional green food coloring adds an extra pop of color, while a sprinkling of crushed pistachios or green sprinkles finishes it with a playful touch. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, Leprechaun Pie is a light, refreshing dessert that's as eye-catching as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 3.4 oz packages instant pistachio pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 0.25 cup crushed pistachios or green sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes while preparing the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Fold half of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pistachio pudding, mixing until fully combined. Add green food coloring if desired for a more vibrant color.
Pour the filling evenly over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the pie as the final layer.
Garnish with crushed pistachios or green sprinkles for a festive touch.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set. Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.2 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.7 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.3 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 1288 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1978 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
