Description
This No Bake Grinch Pie is a fun, festive, easy recipe that is perfect for holiday dessert tables, Christmas parties, and make ahead food ideas. With a creamy green filling, chocolate cookie crust, and fluffy whipped topping, this easy no bake pie is one of the best dessert ideas when you want a quick dessert, simple holiday treat, and crowd-pleasing sweet recipe without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup cold milk
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup whipped cream, for topping
8 to 10 red candy pieces or heart sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth.
2. Add the instant pistachio pudding mix and cold milk, then mix until thick and creamy.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the filling is light and fluffy.
4. Add green food coloring if needed to brighten the pie filling.
5. Spoon the filling into the chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top evenly.
6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
7. Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edges and top with red candy pieces or heart sprinkles.
8. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Chill the pie overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
Use fully softened cream cheese so the filling stays smooth and lump free.
Add the candy garnish right before serving so the colors stay bright and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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