💚 No-Bake Grinch Pie
A creamy, minty-sweet, bright green pie inspired by the Grinch! Light, fluffy, colorful, and ready in just minutes—perfect for Christmas parties or a quick holiday dessert.
📝 Ingredients
1 Oreo pie crust (store-bought, 9 inches)
1 box white chocolate instant pudding (3.9 oz)
2 cups cold 2% milk
½ container Cool Whip (about 4 oz)
Green food coloring (a few drops)
Optional:
½ tsp peppermint extract
Heart sprinkles (red hearts for the Grinch theme)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding
- In a large mixing bowl, add the white chocolate pudding mix.
- Pour in 2 cups of very cold milk.
- Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Add Cool Whip
- Fold in ½ container of Cool Whip gently until smooth.
- Add green food coloring—start with 3–4 drops and adjust until you get the perfect “Grinch green.”
- (Optional) Add peppermint extract for a minty Christmas flavor.
- Fill the Pie
Pour the green filling into the Oreo pie crust.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill
Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or until fully set.
For a firmer texture, chill overnight.
🎄 Serving & Decorating
Top with extra Cool Whip
Add red heart sprinkles in the center (“The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day!”)
Sprinkle crushed Oreos around the edges
Add green sugar crystals for sparkle
❄️ Storage
Keep refrigerated up to 4 days
Freeze up to 1 month (thaw before serving)