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Chocolate Mint Dream Bars

Decadent Chocolate Mint Dream Bars You’ll Want to Share

These No-Bake Chocolate Mint Dream Bars combine creamy peppermint cheesecake, chocolate layers, and a crunchy Mint Oreo crust for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Mint Oreo Or regular Oreos can be used.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted; or substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened; low-fat version can be used.
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Can substitute with sugar alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Use vanilla extract for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Or homemade whipped cream.
  • 1 drop green food coloring Optional.
  • 20 pieces Andes Mint candies Or mint chocolate chips as a substitute.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 package chocolate fudge pudding mix Instant pudding is necessary.
  • 2 cups milk Almond milk can replace for dairy-free option.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Or stabilized whipped cream.
  • 1 bar Hershey’s chocolate Optional garnish; substitute with dark chocolate if desired.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the pan by lining an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving edges overhanging for easy removal.
  2. Crush 24 Mint Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, then mix with melted unsalted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the dish and freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
  4. Whisk together pudding mix and milk, let sit for 5 minutes until thickened, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Top with remaining Cool Whip and smooth it out. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  6. Remove from pan and garnish with Andes mints before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Don't overmix the Cool Whip to maintain fluffiness. Chill well for easy cutting.

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