Entry #2524, June 14, 2013

Going for a picnic this Father’s Day is one thing but having a nice dessert in a picnic is another. Well, who doesn’t want to have a delicious dessert in this wonderful occasion? Everyone loves dessert! And probably looking forward to it every time there’s a celebration.

If you want to have a delicious dessert for Father’s Day, try this Strawberry Mint Pie recipe. It’s packed nutritious ingredients that will not only satisfy your cravings but stay healthy as well. This is an easy recipe for people who loves to eat but not much of a chef.

Father’s Day Picnic Dessert: Strawberry Mint Pie 

Strawberry cream pie

Image via: Deliciously Ella

Ingredients

• 1/2 (18-oz.) package reduced-fat cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 22 cookies)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 qt. fat-free or low-fat strawberry frozen yogurt
• 1 (16-oz.) package fresh strawberries, hulled
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• Garnishes: fresh strawberry slices, edible flowers, Strawberry Sauce

Strawberry pie recipe

Image via: Oh So Shabby by Debbie

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Process cookies and butter in a food processor until finely chopped. Firmly press mixture on bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
2. Let frozen yogurt stand at room temperature 20 minutes or until slightly softened.
3. Process strawberries, powdered sugar, and mint in food processor until strawberries are pureed, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
4. Place frozen yogurt in a large bowl; cut into large (3-inch) pieces. Fold strawberry mixture into yogurt until smooth. Spoon mixture into prepared crust. Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired.

And there you have it, the Strawberry Mint Pie recipe for Father’s Day. You have the sweet flavor of strawberry and the coolness of mint. This is a tasty and minty dessert that you shouldn’t miss!

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