St. Patrick's Day

Naturally Green Desserts for St. Patrick's Day

Matcha powder, pistachios, and limes lend their emerald hue to this collection of vibrantly colored sweets.
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Photo by Ted Cavanaugh.
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    Sara Bonisteel
    7/13

    Boozy Shamrock Shake

    A shot of crème de menthe gives this seasonal favorite a decidedly adult twist. (We wouldn't mind a glug of Irish whiskey to boot.)

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  • Almond paste cookies with chocolate and red and green food coloring on a serving platter.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh
    8/13

    Italian Rainbow Cookies

    Dye the cookie layers in an ombre of green shades to transform this classic Italian cookie into a certified Irish one.

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    Romulo Yanes
    9/13

    Pistachio Torrone

    Although it's traditionally an Italian dessert made with almonds, this pistachio-studded version is reminiscent of the Irish flag.

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    David Bowers
    10/13

    Shortbread

    To decorate this traditional shortbread naturally, look for sanding sugars that have been dyed with seaweed extract, available online or at many kitchen supply stores.

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    Scott Peterson
    11/13

    Kiwi-Lime Sorbet

    To make this three-ingredient dessert without an ice-cream maker, pour the kiwi-lime purée into a shallow dish and freeze, scraping every half hour with a fork until slushy and frozen (about two to three hours).

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  • Yogurt Matcha Swirl with Mango in two glasses shown with a spoon.
    Diane Fields
    12/13

    Yogurt & Matcha Swirl With Mango

    With orange chunks of mango and a white and green swirl, this yogurt-based dessert (or breakfast) practically screams, "Erin go Bragh!"

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    Photo by Ted Cavanaugh.
    13/13

    Matcha Doughnuts

    Go glazed, powdered, or sugar-crusted with these bright green matcha sweets.

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