No-Bake Shamrock Shake Pie

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 12 graham crackers; crushed (or one ready-made 9 inch pie crust)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter; melted

For the filling:

• 2 1/2 cups cold milk
• 2 tsp mint extract
• 1/4 tsp green food coloring; optional
• 2 - 3.4 oz. packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 8 oz. container whipped topping; thawed

For garnish:

• whipped cream
• maraschino cherries 
• Marie's Mint Meltaways

Instructions:

1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press the crust mixture into an 9-inch pie dish evenly and firmly. Place the crust in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to set.
2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together cold milk, mint extract and green food coloring. Add instant vanilla pudding mixes and whisk for two minutes until thick and smooth. Cover and chill for 5-10 minutes to allow pudding to set.
3. Assemble the pie: Stir the pudding mixture again to ensure a smooth texture. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust and spread evenly.
4. Chill and serve. Cover and refrigerate for 6-7 hours (or overnight) for best results.
5. Garnish with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, festive shamrock sprinkles or Marie's Mint Meltaways. Slice and enjoy!

Recipe & photo adapted from followrecipes.com