A cool, creamy, and crunchy no-bake dessert with layers of minty freshness and rich chocolate—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any sweet craving!
Ingredients
Crust:
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24 Oreos (regular or mint-flavored)
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5 tbsp melted butter
Mint Layer:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
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Green food coloring (optional)
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1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
Chocolate Topping:
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup heavy cream
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Crushed Oreos or Andes mints (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Crush Oreos (filling included) into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter.
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Press into a 9×9-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Chill 15 mins.
2. Prepare the Mint Layer
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using).
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Gently fold in Cool Whip. Spread over the crust. Freeze 10 mins.
3. Add Chocolate Topping
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Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate chips; let sit 2 mins, then stir until smooth.
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Pour over mint layer, tilting the pan to cover evenly. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos or mints.
4. Chill & Serve
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Refrigerate 4+ hours (or overnight) until set. Cut into squares and enjoy cold!
Tips
🍃 For extra minty flavor: Add ¼ tsp mint extract to the chocolate ganache.
🍫 Darker chocolate? Use 70% cocoa chips for balance.
❄️ Freezer-friendly: Store up to 2 weeks—thaw slightly before serving.
Why You’ll Love It
✅ No-bake, easy, and stunning
✅ Cool mint + rich chocolate = perfect combo
✅ Great for parties or gifting