Description
This Shamrock Dessert is a creamy, no-bake treat with a refreshing mint flavor and a fluffy texture. Made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and a hint of green, it’s perfect for festive occasions or an easy after-dinner sweet.
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mint extract until evenly blended.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined, keeping the texture light and fluffy.
- Add green food coloring if using and mix gently until color is even.
- Spoon into individual cups or a serving dish, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Reduce mint extract for a milder flavor.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips for texture.
- Layer with crushed cookies for added crunch.
- Skip food coloring for a natural look.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
