Here’s a Shamrock Shake Dessert Lasagna recipe — a no-bake, layered minty treat inspired by the classic McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. It’s festive, green, and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you’re craving a cool mint dessert!
🍀 Shamrock Shake Dessert Lasagna
🧊 Ingredients:
For the Crust:
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30 mint Oreos (or regular Oreos with a drop of peppermint extract)
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp peppermint extract
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Green food coloring (6–8 drops or to desired color)
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1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
For the Pudding Layer:
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding
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2 ½ cups cold milk
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1 tsp peppermint extract
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Green food coloring (optional, for a deeper green)
For the Whipped Topping:
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2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or whipped cream)
For Garnish:
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Green sprinkles
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Crushed Oreos or mini chocolate chips
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Maraschino cherries (optional)
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Mint leaves (optional)
🥣 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
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Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs (using a food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin).
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Combine crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9×13″ dish.
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Chill in the fridge while preparing the next layer.
2. Cream Cheese Layer:
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring; mix until combined.
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Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
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Spread this mixture evenly over the crust.
3. Pudding Layer:
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In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix, cold milk, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
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Spread over the cream cheese layer.
4. Top Layer:
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Gently spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
5. Decorate:
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Sprinkle with green sprinkles, crushed Oreos, chocolate chips, or mint candies.
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Top with maraschino cherries and mint leaves for extra flair (optional).
6. Chill:
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving for best texture.
🥄 Tips:
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Use peppermint extract sparingly — it’s much stronger than mint extract.
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Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a mint-chocolate twist.
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You can swap the vanilla pudding for white chocolate or cheesecake pudding for variation.