34 Green Desserts to Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day

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34 Green Desserts to Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day1/34 Pistachio Salad 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Retro Pistachio Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy salad is a real treat since it’s creamy but not overly sweet. It’s easy to mix up, and the flavor gets better the longer it stands. Pistachio salad is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, served in a green bowl. —Pattie Ann Forssberg, Logan, Kansas Sometimes known as Watergate salad, this pistachio fluff is a classic 1970s

A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets

dessert. However, we think pistachios, pineapple and plenty of fluff create a timeless combination. Add a few extra drops of food coloring and you’ve got one of our favorite green desserts for St. Patrick’s Day. 2/34 Shamrock Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SHRI SILVER FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana A list of green desserts without shamrock cookies? Not a

—Dora May Meredith, Rockford, Illinois

chance! The mint flavor in these cookies pairs perfectly with a cup of hot cocoa or chocolate milk. 3/34 Pistachio and Coconut Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. —Dora May Meredith, Rockford, Illinois The secret to this pistachio and coconut cake is adding instant pistachio pudding mix to the cake mix and the frosting. The resulting layer cake

is moist and flavorful, not to mention

is moist and flavorful, not to mention festive! 4/34 St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes go super-quick. Their pretty pastel color makes them a perfect dessert for this lively holiday. —Kathy Meyer, Almond, Wisconsin The pistachio pudding mix gives these cupcakes a mild flavor that everyone adores, so they won’t last long on the dessert table. Create your own luck and make a double batch.

Community Cook and recipe creator Sue Gronholz says that you can stir

5/34 Mint Chocolate Cheesecake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school’s annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin A splash of creme de menthe gives this cheesecake its signature flavor and color. Community Cook and recipe creator Sue Gronholz says that you can stir

chopped cookie pieces right into the batter for extra crunch

chopped cookie pieces right into the batter for extra crunch. Keep the pieces fairly small; if they’re too large, they have a tendency to rise to the top. 6/34 Fluffy Key Lime Pie 150 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Key Lime Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It’s low in fat, sugar and fuss. This truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! —Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan Need a

green dessert fast?

green dessert fast? This no-bake pie recipe uses whipped topping, gelatin and Key lime yogurt to create a fuss-free filling. 7/34 Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With soft, chewy chocolate cookies and festive mint shamrock ice cream, these fun desserts are a sweet delight on St. Patrick’s Day. —Beverly Coyde, Gasport, New York These are a fun green dessert for the Irish holiday, but you can cut out the cookie wafers in any shape you

choose and use any flavor ice cream

choose and use any flavor ice cream. Try heart shapes for Valentine’s Day filled with strawberry ice cream. 8/34 Coconut Pistachio Pie 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We simply love the lightly toasted coconut crust that pairs so well with the pistachio pudding in this quick pie. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Our Test Kitchen skipped the traditional graham cracker crust for this recipe, instead using toasted coconut. This is one of those green desserts

we can’t get enough of—no matter what time of year

we can’t get enough of—no matter what time of year. 9/34 Easy Mint Thins 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends often try to guess the ingredients in these cookies, but I never tell them how simple they are to make. They taste just like the Girl Scout cookies, and they’re perfect for holidays and bake sales. —Jennifer Setser, Morgantown, Indiana When we say easy, we mean easy. These chocolate-mint treats start with Ritz crackers. To make

them look over-the-top for St. Patrick’s Day (or any holiday), finish the treats with plenty of sprinkles and drizzles of chocolate. 10/34 Mint Swirl Fudge Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the holiday buffet. —Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri This might not look like a green dessert at first, but slice into the Bundt cake and you’ll find a

delightful green ribbon of mint filling

delightful green ribbon of mint filling. You can give your guests a little preview by sprinkling chopped chocolate-mint candies on top. 11/34 Pistachio Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This wonderful pistachio cookie recipe is fun to make and everyone will be impressed with how pretty the green coloring is. They’re one of my favorite holiday cookies. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas In need of a bite-sized green dessert? These extra-tender cookies fit the bill. The recipe

13/34 Mint Chocolate Chip Ice

uses pistachio pudding mix, almond extract and toasted pecans for three times the nutty flavor. 12/34 Creme de Menthe Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means “mint cream” in French) to add a cool touch to these impressive mascarpone-frosted cupcakes. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California With a few drops of food dye, you can transform these cupcakes into tasty green desserts to match the minty taste. 13/34 Mint Chocolate Chip Ice

This creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe has a mild mint flavor

Cream 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 1-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe has a mild mint flavor. —Farrah McGuire, Springdale, Washington With a good ice cream maker, stirring up homemade ice cream anytime is a breeze. Add a few drops of food dye to this recipe for the signature mint green color. 14/34 Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark 6 Reviews

15/34 Pistachio Buttons 9 Reviews Test

Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois Think outside the brown box with chocolate bark recipes. This one combines white baking chips, lime zest, coconut and almonds for a tropical-inspired treat. 15/34 Pistachio Buttons 9 Reviews Test

—Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings about 10 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy for dessert trays during the holidays. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy when hosting. The green center adds a festive touch for Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day. 16/34 Raspberry Matcha Cake Roll 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 8