Shamrock Shake Dessert Lasagna
Shamrock Shake Dessert Lasagna is a no-bake layered treat combining nostalgic mint pudding, rich cream cheese, whipped topping, and crunchy cookie layers, delivering a creamy, festive dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion needing a fresh, minty indulgence.
- Author: Julia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 package instant mint or vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping, divided
- Green food coloring, a few drops
- 2 cups crushed chocolate or chocolate wafer cookies
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tsp mint extract (optional, for extra mint flavor)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or extra crushed cookies for garnish
- Prepare the pudding mixture: Whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until the mixture thickens. Add a few drops of green food coloring to reach the signature Shamrock Shake green color. Stir in mint extract if you desire a stronger mint flavor.
- Blend the cream cheese layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to create a light and fluffy creamy layer that contrasts beautifully with the pudding and cookie layers.
- Assemble the layers: In a clear glass dish, spread a layer of crushed cookies as the base. Add a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top, followed by a layer of the mint pudding mixture. Repeat these layers—cookies, cream cheese, pudding—ending with a final cookie layer on top.
- Top and chill: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the final cookie layer. Garnish with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or extra crushed cookies as desired. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set firmly.
Notes
- Use chilled milk and whipped topping to help the layers set faster and hold their shape.
- Fold whipped topping gently into the cream cheese to preserve the fluffy texture.
- Crush cookies finely for easier layering and a smoother bite texture.
- Prepare the dessert a day ahead for best flavor and ease when serving.
- Use a clear dish to showcase the attractive green and white layered presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Shamrock Shake, Dessert Lasagna, Mint Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, St. Patrick's Day Dessert, Layered Dessert, Mint Pudding Dessert