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C. Motter Cindy

Shamrock Cheesecake Fluff Easy St. Patrick's Day Recipes

A playful no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake base with airy whipped topping and a crunchy Oreo crust, tinted green for St. Patrick's Day festivities.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crush
  • 2 cups 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies about 20 cookies
Cheesecake Base
  • 1 (8 ounce) block 1 (8 ounce) block of full fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) box 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1 cup 1 cup cold whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon mint extract not peppermint
  • green gel food coloring a few drops to desired shade
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub 1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip thawed

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl,
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Ziploc Bag (for crushing cookies)

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Crust
  1. 1. Crush the Oreo cookies using a rolling pin in a Ziploc bag or food processor, to coarse crumbs. Divide evenly among serving dishes or press into pie plate.
Make the Cheesecake Base
  1. 2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  2. 3. Sprinkle pudding mix over mixture and gradually add cold milk while mixing on low until it thickens. Add mint extract and green food coloring, mix until uniform.
Fold in Cool Whip
  1. 4. Gently fold in Cool Whip with spatula until no streaks remain and mixture is fluffy green.
Assemble and Chill
  1. 5. Spoon mixture over crust, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours until firm.
  2. 6. Serve chilled, garnished optionally with extra Cool Whip or sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20g

Notes

For smoothest texture, ensure cream cheese is softened. Use gel food coloring for vibrant green. Store in fridge up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge before serving.
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