LEPRECHAUN PIES

Ingredients
15 Athens® Mini Phyllo Shells (1 box)--crisped in oven (see tip below)
1 3oz. package of cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup marshmallow creme
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops green food coloring

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR GARNISH
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
(melted 2 minutes in microwave)
- whipped topping
- semi-sweet or white
baking chocolate squares, shaved

Tip: For added crispness, heat Athens Mini Fillo Shells in oven prior to filling. Remove mini shells from package. Place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Allow shells to cool before filling. With electric mixer, blend softened cream cheese and marshmallow creme together 1 minute. Add lime juice, peppermint extract and green food coloring. Mix 1/2 to 1 minute. Refrigerate mixture 30 minutes to chill. Fill each crisped shell with 2 teaspoons of filling. Garnish as desired.

Makes 15 Desserts