Description
Easy 10-Minute No-Bake Grinch Pie is a fun, festive, easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into a creamy holiday dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy green filling, and cheerful toppings, making it perfect for Christmas dessert tables, quick party food ideas, no-bake dessert lovers, and easy holiday treats.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 package instant pistachio pudding mix, 3.4 ounces
1 1/2 cups cold milk
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared graham cracker crust, 9-inch
2 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup whipped cream for topping
8 maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons crushed candy canes or holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy and fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the pistachio pudding mix with the cold milk until it starts to thicken.
4. Stir in the green food coloring if you want a brighter Grinch-inspired color.
5. Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
6. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the filling is light and fluffy.
7. Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
8. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until set.
9. Before serving, top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and crushed candy canes or sprinkles.
10. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened so the filling stays silky and lump-free.
Chill the pie long enough before slicing so it holds its shape cleanly.
Add the whipped topping and cherries just before serving for the freshest presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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