Luck Of The Irish Dessert Squares Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these decadent and easy-to-make Irish dessert squares! This classic Hershey's recipe features a creamy chocolate layer, a refreshing mint topping, and a delicious cookie crumb crust. Perfect for parties or a special treat, these squares are sure to be a hit. Minimal prep time, maximum deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 390 mins
Calories 533.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Luck Of The Irish Dessert Squares

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How to Make Luck Of The Irish Dessert Squares

  1. **Make the crust:** Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  2. **Prepare the cream cheese mixture:** In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well combined.
  3. **Add cocoa and milk:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and milk until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the cream cheese mixture, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and creamy.
  4. **Fold in whipped topping:** Gently fold in 3 cups of the whipped topping until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. **Layer the dessert:** Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crumb crust.
  6. **Make the mint topping:** In a small bowl, gently combine the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping, mint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring until desired color is reached.
  7. **Top and chill:** Spread the mint topping evenly over the chocolate layer.
  8. **Chill:** Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.
  9. **Cut and serve:** Once set, cut into squares and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

158g

Fat

95g

Carbs

18g

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