Description
If you’re short on time but still want to bring some holiday magic to the table, this Easy 10-Minute No-Bake Grinch Pie is your festive solution. This bright green, minty pie is made with instant pistachio pudding, peppermint extract, and whipped topping in a chocolate cookie crust. With zero baking required and just a few ingredients, it’s a quick dessert perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or a fun family night. Creamy, colorful, and kid-approved—this is one of those easy recipes that becomes a tradition. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast, easy dessert, holiday snack, or Christmas dinner ideas, this cheerful pie is the crowd-pleasing winner.
Ingredients
1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
1 chocolate cookie crust (9-inch, pre-made)
green sprinkles (for topping)
whipped cream (for garnish)
crushed candy canes or red sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the peppermint extract.
3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined and fluffy.
4. Spoon the mixture into the chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top.
5. Garnish with whipped cream, green sprinkles, and optional crushed candy canes or red sprinkles.
6. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Always use cold milk for best pudding consistency.
For clean slices, chill longer or freeze briefly before cutting.
Add whipped cream just before serving if you want a perfect presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g