Mediterranean Green Cheesecake Pie

The Mediterranean Green Cheesecake Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a very sweet dessert. It’s made with cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. This is perfect to make for family gatherings. It contains 390 kcal, 33 g net carbs, and 5 g protein in one serving. You can easily put the cheesecake in a container and store it for a long time. Serve this  Mediterranean Green Cheesecake with Greek yogurt with honey, blueberries, and Dark chocolate pieces.

STATS:

• Chilling time: 4 hours
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Calories: 390 kcal
• Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Serving: 8 slices

EQUIPMENT:

• Pie dish
• Mixing bowls
• Electric hand mixer
• Spatula
• Measuring cups
• Whisk
• Refrigerator

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 half cups graham cracker crumbs
• Half cup  melted unsalted butter
• 8 oz  soft cream cheese
• 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 tub whipped topping
• Leaf-green gel food coloring
• Red heart sprinkles
• Red candy shavings

INGREDIENT NOTES:

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS:

• The  Graham cracker crumbs are used to make the base of the pie. They also give a little crunchy texture and help the crust to hold. You can also use digestive biscuits or crushed oat biscuits as alternatives.

CREAM CHEESE:

• Cream cheese gives the cheesecake filling a smooth and creamy texture. It also adds a mild tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the pudding mix. You can use mascarpone cheese for a smooth filling.

VANILLA INSTANT PUDDING MIX:

• Vanilla instant pudding mix helps  cheesecake filling thick and gives it a sweet vanilla flavor. You can use instant pudding mix or homemade vanilla pudding powder as a substitute.

GREEN GEL FOOD COLORING:

• This Green gel food coloring will give the cheesecake pie its beautiful green color. You can add a few drops at a time until you get the shade you want. The liquid green food coloring can also be used instead.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, put the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter into a bowl and mix until the crumbs look like wet sand.
2. Put this mix into a dish and press it nicely on the bottom and sides, and keep it in the fridge for 2 30 minutes so it sets.
3. Now take soft cream cheese in a bowl and beat until it gets smooth and creamy.
4. Take another bowl and mix vanilla pudding powder and cold milk, and whisk till it starts to get thick.
5. Now add this pudding mix into the cream cheese and beat until everything mixes well and becomes smooth.
6. Then add the whipped topping and fold it slowly with a spatula until the filling becomes light and fluffy.
7. Add a few drops of green gel color and mix gently until the whole filling turns green.
8. Spoon this green filling into the crust and spread it evenly.
9. Put red heart sprinkles and some red candy shavings on top.
10. Keep the pie in the fridge for 4 hours till it becomes fully firm.
11. Lastly, then cut  the pie and serve it cold.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH FRUITS:

• Fresh strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries

MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:

• Fresh fruit salad
• Greek yogurt with honey
• Mixed berries

DESSERT PAIRINGS:

• Vanilla yogurt parfait
• Dark chocolate pieces
• Fresh lemon sorbet

TIPS:

• Keep cream cheese soft before mixing, so there will be no lumps.
• Mix the whipped topping slowly, so the filling will stay soft.
• Include the green color little by little to control the shade.
• You can use cold milk because it helps the pudding get thick.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the cheesecake pie to a container and store it for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• You can store the cheesecake in a container for a month.

FAQs:

Can I make this Green Cheesecake Pie ahead of time?

• Yes, you can prepare it a day before and keep it in the fridge.

How can I make the green color brighter?

• You can add the green gel color little by little till you get the shade you want. Avoid adding too much at one time.

Should I exclude food coloring to prepare the pie?

• Yes, you can leave out the food coloring to prepare the pie as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 390 kcal

Total Fat: 26 g

Saturated Fat: 15 g

Total Carbs: 34 g

Net Carbs: 33 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 23 g

Protein: 5 g

Sodium: 340 mg

Calcium: 75 mg

Iron: 1 mg

Potassium: 100 mg

Serving Size: 1 slice

Servings: 8