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Shamrock Tarts (St. Patrick's Day Green Dessert)

Published: Feb 27, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Mar 16, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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shamrock tart being held with black tray of tarts in the background
shamrock tart on shamrock napkin with tray of tarts in the background

There's just something that compels me to make green food for St. Patrick's day. I came up with this St. Patrick's Day Dessert recipe years ago and am just getting the chance to finally post it! These delicious Shamrock Tarts are an easy green dessert that will take you 20 minutes to throw together.

shamrock tart being held with black tray of tarts in the background

Made with ready made pie shells (or tart shells), white chocolate pudding and whipped cream, they are easy and quick!

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  • 🥤Shamrock Shake 
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 💭Top Tip
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • Shamrock Tarts - St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipe
  • More St. Patrick's Day Desserts

If you're like me and LOVE holiday themed food, you'll love this green St. Paddy's day dessert! I also love to make heart-shaped things for Valentine's Day, pumpkin or Jack o' latern stuff for Halloween stuff and bunny themed things for Easter! ! And green stuff for St. Patrick's day is just plain FUN! Check out my other green desserts: Irish Cream St. Patrick's Day Dessert Shots, Easy Ice Cream Cupcakes and Easy Pistachio Dessert.

a tray of green Shamrock tarts on a black serving tray

🥤Shamrock Shake 

I thought that these tarts tasted similar to the McDonald's Shamrock Shake I remember having as a kid. But it's been so long since I had one that I couldn't exactly remember what it tasted like. So...  I went and bought one!  They're only available for a very limited time and I was lucky to catch that wave and nab a tester! It was also a chance for my kids to try it, as they've never had one either. And I'm happy to report these Shamrock Tarts are sooo much better than the milkshake and my kids agree. Believe me, they're a tough crowd. They are like a mini shamrock shake pie.

shamrock tart partly eaten (on shamrock napkin)

🥘 Ingredients

Mint Chocolate & Almond Flavor

I've never been a huge fan of mint or mint chocolate desserts, but mint and white chocolate is a game changer! However, it's the hint of almond that really makes this recipe rise above all other mint chocolate recipes in existence! When I made this several years ago, it was truly an experiment that went right; I was simply trying to make mint chocolate better. And wow did it ever work! I couldn't stop eating them. My husband said this is one of his very favorite things that I've ever made and I've made him A LOT of food over the 30+ years we've been together. So, if that's not testimony to how good these are, I don't know what is~!

For this St. Patrick's Day dessert recipe you'll need:

  • rolled pie crusts - I use Pillsbury * or simply use frozen tart shells
  • instant white chocolate pudding mix
  • milk
  • whipping cream
  • white granulated sugar
  • green food coloring * I use Wilton gel icing color
  • almond extract
  • peppermint extract
  • Green sparkling sugar or any green sprinkles (affiliate link)
shamrock tart on shamrock napkin with tray of tarts in the background

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Unroll crust and flatten, then cut with cookie cutter * or alternatively use regular tart shells as per package directions
  2. Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. Press pie crust into muffin tins and poke with fork a couple of times (on the bottom.)
  3. Bake for 5-6 mins on 450 degrees F or until lightly browned
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and white chocolate pudding mix and mix for about 2 minutes with an electric mixer. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream to soft peaks, then add sugar. Whip to stiff peaks.  Stir flavorings into the whipped cream, then mix in the white chocolate pudding. Add food coloring. Fit pastry bag with 1M tip, fill with filling and fill each tart (or spoon in).
  5. Sprinkle with green sparkling sugar or any green sprinkles

cookie cutters cutting out tart shells
Step 1
shamrock tart shells being placed in muffin tin, with fork pricking bottoms
Step 2
baked tart shells
Step 3
Tart shell filled with white chocolate mint cream filling
Step 4
shamrock tart being held with black tray of tarts in the background
Step 5

👪 Serving Size

This green tart recipe makes 18 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

💭Top Tip

How to make dessert green

Green is not a hard color to achieve when you're just coloring white chocolate pudding and whipped cream. I usually prefer to use gel icing colors, but you can simply use a regular food coloring from the grocery store for these tarts. And I like the lighter green color for these,  as it looks more 'minty' and very springy too.

🍽Equipment

If you want to achieve the look in the photos, then you'll need to pipe the filling into the tart shell with a pastry/piping bag and 1M icing tip (affiliate link). Alternatively, you can use a spoon.

🌡️Storage

Store the tart shells separately from the filling. The shells can be stored in an airtight sealed container at room temperature for a week. The filling should be stored in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

The tart shells will freeze for up to 3 months, but the filling does not stand up well to freezing.

So, if you're looking for St. Patrick's Day sweets, then you'll love this easy recipe!

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St. Patrick's Day dessert Shamrock Tart on a green shamrock patterned napkin
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Shamrock Tarts - St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipe

These Shamrock Tarts are an easy St. Patrick's Day green dessert that will take you about 20 minutes to put together. Made with ready made pie shells, whipped cream and white chocolate pudding, they have a delicious white chocolate and mint flavor, with a hint of almond. They can also be made ahead and are the perfect mini dessert for bringing along to a potluck!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green, mint, St. Patrick's Day, white chocolate
Servings: 18 tarts
Calories: 642kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
filling tarts: 5 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 -9 inch (23 cm round) rolled pie crusts - I use Pillsbury * or simply use frozen tart shells
  • 32 g -pkg of instant white chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring * add more or less to achieve the color you want
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

Garnish

  • Green sparkling sugar or any green sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
  • Unroll crust and flatten, then cut with cookie cutter * or alternatively use regular tart shells as per package directions
    cookie cutters cutting out tart shells
  • Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. Press pie crust into muffin tins and poke with fork a couple of times (on the bottom.)
    shamrock tart shells being placed in muffin tin, with fork pricking bottoms
  • Bake for 5-6 mins on 450 degrees F or until lightly browned
    baked tart shells
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and white chocolate pudding mix and mix for about 2 minutes with an electric mixer. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream to soft peaks, then add sugar. Whip to stiff peaks.  
  • Stir flavorings into the whipped cream, then mix in the white chocolate pudding. Add food coloring.
  • Fit pastry bag with 1M tip, fill with filling and fill each tart( or spoon in).
    Tart shell filled with white chocolate mint cream filling

Garnish

  • Sprinkle with green sparkling sugar or any green sprinkles
    shamrock tart being held with black tray of tarts in the background

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Shamrock Tarts - St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Tart)
Calories 642 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 565mg25%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 63g21%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 324IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tart | Calories: 642kcal (32%) | Carbohydrates: 63g (21%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 39g (60%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Cholesterol: 28mg (9%) | Sodium: 565mg (25%) | Potassium: 158mg (5%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 324IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 57mg (6%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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Comments

  1. Katherine | Love In My Oven

    March 04, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    These are SO fun for St. Patrick's Day! I love the green. So festive!!

    Reply
  2. Ayngelina

    March 05, 2020 at 10:12 am

    I was just thinking I should try a Shamrock shake again. I also haven't had one since I was a kid. Or if your tarts are better maybe I'll just make these!

    Reply
  3. Bernice Hill

    March 06, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Would you believe I have never also never had a Shamrock Shake?! I had no idea what flavour they were. These little tarts looks just perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

    Reply
  4. Sabrina

    March 07, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    These are so adorable, fun and easy! A great recipe for my daughter to help with too, thanks!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 08, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you, Sabrina!

      Reply
  5. Marsha

    March 11, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    I am going to make these for St. Patrick's Day dinner. Can you tell me what the size of the pudding is. Is it a small box or large box? Also are these made in a regular muffin pan or a mini-muffin pan.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 11, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Marsha,
      That is a small box of pudding and they are made in a regular muffin tin (NOT a mini).
      Enjoy!
      Terri

      Reply

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