Description

This no bake Grinch pie is a vibrant and festive dessert perfect for your Christmas celebration. With its creamy lime filling, chocolate cookie crust, and cheerful whipped topping, it’s a quick dessert recipe that’s both fun and delicious. Whether you’re looking for holiday food ideas, easy desserts for a crowd, or a no-bake pie for your next party, this easy recipe fits the bill. It’s great for quick breakfast-for-dessert swaps, easy dinner finishes, and adds to your collection of holiday baking ideas.

Ingredients

1 (6 oz) Oreo chocolate crust

1 (3.4 oz) package instant lime pudding mix

1 cup cold whole milk

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 drop green food coloring (optional)

1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed

Maraschino cherries and chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lime pudding mix.

3. Slowly add in the cold milk while mixing until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

4. Add one drop of green food coloring and mix until evenly combined.

5. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping using a spatula until fully incorporated.

6. Spoon the filling into the Oreo crust and smooth out the top.

7. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.

8. Before serving, top with extra whipped topping, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings.

Notes

This pie slices best after a full overnight chill.

Use stabilized homemade whipped cream if preferred over store-bought.

Swap lime pudding with lemon for a similar taste and still use green coloring for the effect.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Grinch pie, holiday dessert, no bake pie, easy Christmas dessert