Description

These St Paddy’s Mint Cheesecake Cups are creamy, minty, and festive no-bake treats perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration. Made with chocolate cookie crust, smooth mint cheesecake filling, and topped with whipped cream and minty garnish.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust:

1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos with filling removed)
¼ cup melted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3–4 drops green food coloring
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Crushed mint candies or chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Set up 12 individual serving cups or glasses on a tray that fits in your refrigerator.

2. Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press 2 tablespoons into each cup.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and refrigerate.

4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract.

5. Add green food coloring, then fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips.

6. Spoon the cheesecake mixture into cups, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours.

7. Whip remaining cream with powdered sugar and top each cheesecake cup before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

Substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese for a tangier, lighter version.
Use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cream cheese for vegan versions.
Try natural coloring like spinach or matcha powder instead of artificial food dye.
Store in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze (without topping) for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 285
Sugar: 14g
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g

Keywords: St. Patrick's Day, mint cheesecake, no-bake dessert, individual cups