No Bake Shamrock Shake Dessert
This indulgent dessert starts with a layer of crushed Oreo cookies for a crust, then it is topped with creamy minty layers of cheesecake and pudding, then finished with a whipped topping and festive sprinkles. It is perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebration!
Servings 16
Ingredients
Cookie Crust Layer
- 24 Oreos, crushed about 2 sleeves
- 6 tbsp Salted Butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip Original whipped topping, thawed
Pudding Layer
- 3.4 oz package of Jello Vanilla Instant Pudding
- 1 3/4 Cup Cold Milk
- 1 tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
- Green Food Coloring a few drops, adjust to desired color
Topping
- 8 oz Cool Whip Extra Creamy whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 Cup Miniature Chocolate Chips optional
- Green Candy Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or by using a rolling pin in a Ziploc bag until they are fine crumbs. Melt the butter and mix with the cookie crumbs in a 9x13 baking dish and press to make a crust. Place in the refrigerator.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust in the baking dish. Return the dish to the refrigerator to chill while preparing the pudding layer.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring. Use a hand mixer to whip the mixture until it thickens.
- Carefully spread the pudding mixture over the cheesecake layer in the baking dish. Chill for at least three hours to allow the layers to set completely.
- After the dessert has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Spread the extra creamy whipped topping evenly over the top of the pudding layer. Sprinkle miniature chocolate chips and green candy sprinkles on top for decoration.
Notes
This can be made up to 2 days in advance, making it a convenient option for busy celebrations. Just prepare it, cover it well, and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
This no-bake shamrock shake dessert can be made up to 2 days in advance, making it a convenient option for busy celebrations. Just prepare it, cover it well, and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
If you need to store it longer, you can freeze the dessert for up to 1 month. To freeze, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn. When ready to enjoy, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
You can easily change the theme of this dessert by switching up the food coloring in the sprinkles. For example, using red and white sprinkles can make it perfect for Valentine's Day, while pastel colors can be great for Easter!