This festively green no-bake cheesecake squares come layered with festive green lime jello! It’s an easy St. Patrick’s day party food you can bring as a colorful potluck dessert or sweet party treat! An emerald green layer of jello sits at the bottom framed on top with layers of cookie crumb crust and a creamy lime-zest cream cheese filling. These no bake creamy cheesecake squares are just the thing for that festive green Patty’s day gathering!

A Festive No Bake Dessert makes an Easy St. Patrick’s Day Party Food

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Anyone can build this limey sweet and creamy no bake St. Patrick’s Day dessert idea. Just build it up in layers, refrigerate, and let it set! The best part is always the last… Grabbing that fork to dig in!

The layers of creamy things happening in here all add up to one tasty, bright, sweet bite. Bits of lime zest brighten up the no bake cheesecake layer, while a buttery Nilla wafer cookie crumb crust adds that extra tasty touch. The yummiest colorful touch is the lime jello layer at the bottom!

Hidden Emerald Jello At The Bottom Adds a Festive Pop Of green

A hint of emerald green jello hidden beneath adds that extra pop of St. Patty’s day green to this easy creamy dessert.

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To make this festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert just build it in layers and let it set in the fridge or freezer.

make This Festive St. Patrick’s Day Party Food Dessert

When ready to serve just slice or scoop out and top with whipped cream or whipped topping and enjoy!

make the Emerald jello layer

To make the bright emerald green jelly layer pour 1 box of prepared lime jelly into a lightly greased 9×9 square pan. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or set in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours, depending on how cold it is. Be sure to check regularly as needed to see when it’s ready.

Once the jello begins to set, make a simple cookie crust layer by pulsing Nilla wafer cookies in a food processor with melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pulse together until it forms a sandy texture that you can press together nicely with your fingertips. I used the mini-sized cookies which fit perfectly in the food processor.

Once it’s ready, scoop this out onto your prepared and completely set jello layer.

Remember, if the jello layer is not completely set up this won’t work right! If the jello is set to the touch, you can now add the Nilla wafer cookie crust onto the jello. Place amounts of the cookie crust mixture evenly atop the jello layer and gently spread down with your fingers or use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to help you even it out. Put the pan back in the fridge to cool and set for 1 to 2 hours or in the freezer for 30 or 40 minutes.

make the no bake cream cheese layer for the cheesecake

Once the jello and cookie layers are set up, add the no bake creamy cheesecake layer! Using a handheld mixer, combine cream cheese, honey, vanilla, the fresh zest of one lime, and sour cream. Whip together until light, airy, and combined.

Add in the whipped topping and fold it in by hand using a spatula. I used a delicious and lusciously creamy whipped topping by TruWhip. Pour this mixture over the jello and cookie crust layers that we already have assembled and set up in our 9×9 square pan. To finish off, help to set the final creamy lime zest cream cheese layer. Just put the pan back in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours or in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours.

serve your No Bake Dessert AS A Festive St. Patrick’s Day Party Food

When it has had time to set up, just serve by either scooping out with a spoon or cutting into squares. I find it’s much easier to serve it up in squares when it’s been frozen first. Then I’ll run a knife under hot water and make clean slices. The freezer works really well if you’d like to scoop it out more neatly. If frozen, simply set the dessert out 20 to 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve.

When you’re ready to serve, simply take another dollop of whipped topping or whipped cream and top the no bake creamy emerald leprechaun squares with a nice hit cream. Top with green sprinkles and enjoy! I just love to scoop up a big piece with my fork and see that festive green jelly layer smiling back at me…

the lucky lime makes it good!

The hints of lime zest in the cream cheese batter complement the lime flavor in the green lime jello adding brightness and vibrant pops of flavor. So if you have this ingredient available, don’t skip the lime zest step! It brightens up the rich creamy and dairy layer and adds vibrance and balance.

can i make this in a large glass Trifle dessert bowl?

Yes. If you are preparing this in a larger more elegant glass dish, make it using the same steps above, but use the refrigerator to set the dessert in your glass bowl.

serving This easy No Bake St. Patrick’s Day Dessert in a glass trifle dish…

Do not freeze.
Leave in the fridge overnight to ensure it sets up properly with enough time.
When ready to serve, top with dollops of whipped topping forming light peaks with the spoon and add green sprinkles, if desired.
Scoop and serve!

can i make Individual servings/desserts cups with this?

Yes! This dessert makes beautiful and colorfully delicious individual servings especially if you serve in nice clear glass or clear plastic dessert cups. You’ll be able to prepare ahead of time and serve when ready!

make Individual servings out of the St. Patrick’s Day Dessert

Simply divide the jello evenly by pouring a little jello mixture into the bottom of each cup.
Set your cups on a tray so it’s easier to bring them in and out of the fridge as you build the layers.
Continue dividing bits of the cookie crust and cream cheese layers by spooning in evenly for each cup.
Refrigerate to set as usual. Top with whipped cream and green sprinkles and serve right in the cup!

I hope you enjoy this bright, limey, and creamy dessert! This no bake St. Patrick’s Day party food dessert recipe is truly a simple and easy treat that you can make ahead of time whenever you crave a delicious no bake cheesecake dessert with a hit of bright lime flavor! It will really add that deliciously sweet and bold pop of St. Patty’s day green to your day! Don’t forget to put out festive drinks to go with any snacks! This fresh and fun melon St. Patrick’s Day cocktail is sure to refresh you and these easy Irish shots will get the party started for sure.

lime jello no bake cheesecake st patricks day dessert

No Bake Cheesecake Squares with Jello | Easy St. Patrick’s Day Party Food

This festively sweet no-bake cheesecake dessert is an easy St. Patrick’s day goodie with a colorful little twist. An emerald green layer of jello sits at the bottom framed on top with layers of Nilla wafer cookie crumb crust and a creamy lime-zest cream cheese filling.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

COURSE Dessert, No Bake Desserts

CUISINE St. Patricks Day Dessert

SERVINGS

Equipment

1 9×9 Square Pan

1 mixing bowl

1 Hand Mixer

1 spatula

Ingredients

For The Cream Cheese Layer

2 8 oz Bars Cream Cheese
½ cup Honey
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Lime Zest - The zest of 1 lime
½ cup Sour Cream
1 cup Whipped Topping - I used Tru Whip Original
1 3 oz Box Lime Jello - Prepared according to package directions

For The Cooke Crust Layer

2 cups Nilla Mini Wafer Cookies
6 tbsp Unsalted Butter – Melted
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 pinch Salt

Instructions

Grease a 9×9 square pan and pour in prepared lime jello mixture. Place in the refrigerator until gelatin is completely set, about 2 to 4 hours.
Once jello is set, make the cookie crust layer by pulsing Nilla mini wafer cookies in a food processor with melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pulse together until it forms a sandy texture that you can press together with your fingertips.
Add the Nilla wafer cookie crust onto the now completely set jello. Place amounts of the cookie crust mixture evenly atop the jello layer and gently spread down with your fingers or use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to help you even it out. Put the pan back in the fridge to cool and set for 1 to 2 hours or in the freezer for 30 or 40 minutes.
Once the jello and cookie layers are set up, add the cream cheese layer. Using a handheld mixer, combine cream cheese, honey, vanilla, the fresh zest of one lime, and sour cream. Whip together until light, airy, and combined. Add in the whipped topping and fold it in by hand using a spatula. Spread this mixture over the jello and cookie crust layers that we already have assembled and set up in our 9×9 square pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Place pan back in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours (or refrigerate overnight) or in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. When it has had time to set up, just serve by either scooping out with a spoon or cutting into squares. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream/whipped topping and green sprinkles.

Notes

The freezer works really well if you’d like to scoop it/cut it out more neatly. If frozen, simply set the dessert out 20 to 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve and this helps to cut into neater squares with a hot knife.