Leprechaun Pie ( Irish)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Leprechaun Pie (Irish) recipe perfect for St. Patrick's Day

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

6 hours 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

413

Sugar

40g

Fat

21g

Leprechaun Pie is a dessert popular in Irish cuisine, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. This recipe is made with a chocolate wafer crust and a creamy filling flavored with creme de menthe and vanilla. The bright green color of this dessert is sure to catch everyone's attention and the taste will not disappoint. It is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a spring day.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, heat milk and marshmallows over low heat until marshmallows are melted.
2.	Remove from heat, and stir in creme de menthe, 4 drops of green food coloring, and vanilla.
3.	Let mixture cool.
4.	Fold in whipped cream, pour mixture into crust, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
5.	Before serving, sprinkle grated chocolate over the top of the pie.

PROS

Leprechaun Pie is a fun and festive dessert perfect for St.
Patrick’s Day.

It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

Its light and fluffy texture makes it a refreshing and delicious dessert to finish any meal.

CONS

Although Leprechaun Pie is easy to make, it needs a few hours in the refrigerator to set, so it cannot be made last minute.

It is a sweet dessert that might not appeal to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Leprechaun Pie is not the healthiest dessert option, its ingredients do provide some health benefits.
Mint has been shown to aid in digestion and soothe stomach discomfort, and it is a good source of antioxidants and vitamins.
The recipe also contains milk, which provides calcium and vitamin D.

	1 ready-to-use chocolate wafer pie crust
	1/4 cup milk
	6 cups mini marshmallows
	1/3 cup green creme de menthe
	green food coloring
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	4 cups whipped cream
	grated chocolate ( to garnish )