Luck of the Irish Dessert Squares
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Prep:
- 20 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 16 squares
Feeling lucky and wanting something sweet? Celebrate St. Patty's Day with this beginner-friendly Luck of the Irish Dessert Squares recipe, a mint chocolate dessert that's the perfect springtime treat. Featuring a fluffy chocolate mousse pie filling, a layer of creamy mint cream and a crunchy cookie crust, these green Luck of the Irish Dessert Squares are a festive way to accent your holiday.
Whip up this Minty Irish Chocolate Cream Pie if you need another delicious St. Patrick's Day dish for a party. It's brimming with YORK Peppermint Patties, which are equal parts refreshing and sweet!
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Chill Time
- 6 hours
BAKE MODE:
Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.
Ingredients
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1 packagecream cheese (3 oz), softened
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1/2 cupsugar
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1/2 cup
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1/4 cupmilk
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5 cupsfrozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed (about 12 oz), divided
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1/4 to 1/2 tspspeppermint extract
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green food color
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mint leaves (optional)
READY TO MAKE THIS?
Step-By-Step Directions
Equipment Needed
Bowls
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper
Refrigerator
9-Inch Square Pan
1
Prepare Chocolate Crumb Crust.
2
Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add cocoa alternately with milk, beating until smooth. Gradually fold in 3 cups whipped topping; spoon mixture over crumb crust.
3
Stir together remaining 2 cups whipped topping, peppermint extract and food color in small bowl; spread over chocolate layer. Cover; refrigerate about 6 hours or until set. Cut into squares. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert.
Chocolate Crumb Crust: Combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa and 5 tablespoons melted butter or margarine in small bowl; stir until well blended. Press mixture onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 16 servingsServing size 1 square (57g)Amount per servingCalories190% Daily Value*Total Fat 10g 13%Saturated Fat 6g 30%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 15mg 5%Sodium 100mg 4%Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 14gIncludes 13g Added Sugar 26%Protein 2gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 11mg 0%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 13mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
