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Delicious Shamrock Lasagna featuring layers of green herbs and rich cheese.

Shamrock Lasagna

A refreshing no-bake layered dessert with bright mint flavor, creamy cheesecake richness, and a crunchy Oreo crust, perfect for spring and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 36 pieces Oreos, finely crushed Choose classic Oreos for best flavor.
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted This helps bind the crust.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Bring to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer.
  • 2 tubs frozen whipped topping, thawed Divide into two tubs for the layers.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 3 boxes cheesecake instant pudding mix (3.4 oz each) Provides quick cheesecake flavor.
  • 3 cups cold milk Use cold milk to help the pudding set properly.
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract Adds a refreshing mint flavor.
  • 1 drop green gel food coloring Not drops, to achieve the desired green color.
For Garnish
  • Oreo crumbs For sprinkling on top.
  • whipped topping For additional creaminess.
  • 3 pieces maraschino cherries For decorative topping.
  • 2 tablespoons green sprinkles To finalize the festive look.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine finely crushed Oreos with melted unsalted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. Cream together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and one tub of thawed whipped topping until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled Oreo crust.
  4. Whisk the instant cheesecake pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Fold in the remaining tub of whipped topping, mint extract, and green gel food coloring gently until combined.
  5. Spread pudding layer over the cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight to set properly.
Serving
  1. Garnish with Oreo crumbs, whipped topping, maraschino cherries, and green sprinkles before serving.
  2. Cut into slices and serve cold.

Notes

For best results, chill overnight and cover well. Use cold milk for pudding activation and avoid overmixing whipped topping.