Get ready to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in style with our irresistible St. Paddy’s Day No Bake Cheesecake Cups! This easy-to-make dessert combines creamy cheesecake filling with the flavors of mint and vanilla, all layered over a delicious Oreo cookie base for a festive dessert.
These St. Paddy’s Day Mint Cheesecake Cups will satisfy the cheesecake lovers, the Oreo cookie lovers, thin mint lovers and Andes candies lovers! It’s all that and more. There is no crust to make, roll out and bake. There is no warm water ensuring the cheesecake doesn’t crack. And most importantly, no pressure.
How to Make St. Paddy’s Day Mint Cheesecake Cups:
To Make the Filling:
- Whip up some heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks, setting aside a portion to use as a topping later.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in peppermint and vanilla extracts, along with a few drops of green food coloring for that festive touch. Once everything is well mixed and green with no white streaks, gently fold in the chilled whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
Now, it’s time to assemble your dessert:
- Crush up some Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
- Layer the cookie crumbs at the bottom of round bottom glasses, followed by a layer of the cheesecake mixture.
- Repeat this process, finishing off with a dollop of the reserved whipped cream on top.
- To be a little extra: garnish each glass with an Oreo cookie, Thin Mint cookie, or Andes mints. Pop them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHEESECAKE CUPS:
- Cookie Crumb Base: Experiment with different types of cookie crumbs for the base, such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, to add unique flavors and textures.
- Flavor Variations: Try using peppermint extract or add a splash of Irish cream liqueur or Irish Whiskey for an authentic Irish twist.
- Colorful Garnishes: Play around with different garnishes to enhance the St. Patrick’s Day theme. Use green sprinkles, edible gold flakes, or shamrock-shaped candies to add a fun and festive flair to the dessert.
- Individualized Portions: Serve the cheesecake cups in individual-sized portions for easy serving and a charming presentation. Use mini mason jars, shot glasses, or decorative dessert cups to showcase each delectable treat.
- Toppings: Sprinkle crushed Lucky Charms cereal, shamrock shaped sprinkles or green colored sugar crystals on top.
- Baileys Whipped Cream: Top the cheesecake cups with Baileys-infused whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat. This adds a creamy, boozy flavor that pairs perfectly with the cheesecake filling.
LOOKING FOR MORE ST. PADDY’S DAY RECIPES TO BLOW YOUR MIND?:
- Irish Cake Pops: Bite-sized bursts of sweetness, packed with Irish charm that’ll have you feelin’ lucky with every bite.
- Shamrock Shake: It’s not just a shake, it’s an experience, baby.
- Savory Irish Cottage Pie: Layers of hearty goodness that’ll warm you up from the inside out.
SIMPLE St Paddy’s Day Mint Cheesecake Cups
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
Ingredients
Scale
- 10+ Oreo Cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and set in refrigerator. Set aside a little to put on top.
- Add softened cream cheese to mixer bowl and beat 1 minute.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
- Next, add peppermint & vanilla extracts and green food coloring.
- Mix until the cream cheese mixture is green with no white streaks, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fold in chilled whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
- Put a layer of cookie crumbs on the bottom of a glass and layer with cheesecake. Repeat, topping with the left over whipped cream and garnish with an Oreo cookie, Thin mint cookie or Andes mints.
- Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250-275
- Fat: 12-15 gr
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 gr
- Protein: 2-3 gr
9 Comments
Donna herrington
May 28, 2020 at 8:36 pmE X C E L L E N T …. Came out so good. Everyone devoured them.
Annie Maier
January 29, 2022 at 7:30 pmI need to make the Simple St. Paddy’s mint cheesecake cups for a group. What does one recipe yield?? I need to make this for 21 people. Thanks
Danielle
March 4, 2022 at 9:36 pmDid you ever find out the answer?! I’m in the same boat and wondering the same!
Sarah
March 9, 2022 at 9:40 pmMe too!
Antonya
March 14, 2023 at 11:09 pmI quadrupled it for 21 mini stemmed wine glasses (dollar store), and a family pack size of Oreos
Vivien
March 16, 2022 at 4:31 pmHow many servings does each recipe make?
Morgan
March 20, 2022 at 1:40 pmWhen I made these, I doubled the recipe and got 8. However, I used the short, clear disposable wine cups, not a larger wine glass.
Gabbie W
March 17, 2023 at 7:22 pmThe recipe was easy to make but the serving size was difficult. It’s a lot easier if you have a hand mixer or a mixing bowl cause doing it by hand is a hassle. Each cup I had was two layers of oreo and cheese filling I made 10 cups. I did use 4 blocks of cream cheese and just multiplied everything else by 4, wish it was clear how many servings. But they came out very cute and everyone loved them.
Lexsis
March 20, 2023 at 1:38 pmIf your planning to make for more than 3 people you’ll need to triple or quadruple this recipe!