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No-Bake Shamrock Shake Cheesecake Bars topped with whipped cream and mint.

No-Bake Shamrock Shake Cheesecake Bars

Bright, minty, and creamy, these No-Bake Shamrock Shake Cheesecake Bars bring the nostalgia of a shamrock shake into a rich, chilled dessert bar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Use cream with at least 36% fat for stable peaks.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp mint extract Adjust to taste.
  • a few drops green food coloring Add until desired hue is reached.
For the Crust
  • 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs Finely ground to maintain structure.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish
  • Whipped topping For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Stir in vanilla, mint extract, and food coloring.
Crust Assembly
  1. Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a lined 8x8 inch pan.
Assembling the Bars
  1. Pour cheesecake filling over crust and spread evenly.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
Serving
  1. Cut into bars and garnish with whipped topping.
  2. Serve chilled.

Notes

Bars can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for longer storage.