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Shamrock Cheesecake Fluff

A light, airy, and festive no-bake dessert featuring rich cream cheese, stiffly whipped cream, and a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese full fat, softened to room temperature
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 drops green gel food coloring
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp green sprinkles or sugar crystals

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Piping bag with star tip

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase to medium until the color is uniform.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Add one-third of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and gently stir to lighten the base.
  5. Add the remaining whipped cream and use a rubber spatula to gently fold it in until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
  7. Transfer the chilled fluff to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe into serving glasses, garnish with green sprinkles, and serve cold.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature before starting, otherwise you will have a lumpy dessert. For a shortcut, you can replace the heavy whipping cream with 8 oz of thawed whipped topping.