Description
This Shamrock Shake Dessert Lasagna is a festive, no-bake layered treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration craving a refreshing mint and chocolate combination. Featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, creamy peppermint filling, and a smooth chocolate topping, it’s a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that sets beautifully in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 15-20 Oreo cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Mint Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional, for a festive touch)
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Garnish
- Additional whipped topping
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs with the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Form the crust: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish using the back of a spoon.
- Chill the crust: Refrigerate the crust for about 15 minutes to set while preparing the filling.
- Make the mint filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Sweeten and flavor: Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the cream cheese and continue beating until well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mint mixture is light and fluffy. Add green food coloring if desired and mix until evenly colored.
- Assemble the filling layer: Spread the mint filling evenly over the chilled Oreo crust in the baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill the filling: Place the dish back in the fridge to chill the filling while preparing the chocolate topping.
- Prepare the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted.
- Add the chocolate layer: Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before pouring it evenly over the mint filling layer.
- Final chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the layers to fully set.
- Serve: Before serving, spread an additional layer of whipped topping over the dessert and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Slice and enjoy: Cut into portions and enjoy this refreshing mint-chocolate layered dessert.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dessert overnight to enhance flavor melding and layer firmness.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for a richer, creamier texture.
- Green food coloring is optional but adds a festive touch for St. Patrick’s Day or themed parties.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chocolate topping can be substituted with a chocolate ganache or fudge for variation.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
