These fun and easy Rainbow Parfaits have layers of golden Oreo cookies and no-bake vanilla cheesecake in little cups. Gold coins and candy rainbows add a festive touch to the St. Patrick's Day dessert.
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Rainbow Parfaits
I love making themed treats for every holiday. Our kids always look forward to the fun and amazing desserts I make. A few of their favorite treats I have made over the years are these Lucky Charms cookies, Fruity Pebbles crispy treats, and this unicorn cheesecake.
I know green desserts are all the rage this month, but I like to be different. So, the other day, I made sky-blue cheesecake parfaits with whipped cream clouds and rainbow candies for a quick dessert.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Are you looking for a delicious and fun dessert to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? It's your lucky day because these rainbow parfaits are the perfect treat.
The layers of cookies and blue vanilla cheesecake will satisfy everyone. Plus, they literally come together in minutes!
And don't forget the toppings! Gold coins and rainbow candies make these pot of gold parfaits extra special.
Key Ingredients Needed
You will only need a few ingredients to make these rainbow parfaits. The candy toppings will add some flair to the no-bake cheesecake cups.
- Golden Oreo Cookies: A food processor works great to crush the cookies with cream filling into crumbs.
- Cream Cheese: You will need two blocks of regular or low-fat cream cheese to make seven parfaits. Make sure to set the cheese out ahead of time so it is softened.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the no-bake cheesecake filling.
- Vanilla Extract: Gives the cups a delicious vanilla flavor.
- Cool Whip: The whipped topping adds a great light and fluffy texture. If you are against it, feel free to make a double batch of this easy 3 ingredient whipped cream instead.
- Toppings: chocolate gold coins, gold sprinkles, and Airheads Extreme Rainbow Strips add a fun flair.
How to Make Rainbow Parfaits
These St. Patrick's Day cheesecake parfaits are so easy to make. Just layer cookies, no-bake cheesecake, and toppings in a cup, and you're done. Plus, they are so pretty that they will really impress your kids or guests.
- Crush the cookies. Place 7 Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until they are crumbs. Divide the crumbs into seven clear parfait cups. Crush seven more cookies and set aside.
- Make the no bake cheesecake filling. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and creamy. Fold in the Cool Whip gently.
- Add color. Use a toothpick to add sky blue gel food coloring to the mixture; stir or beat it in. Continue adding color until you reach your desired color of blue.
- Assemble the cheesecake parfaits. Spoon half the filling into a piping bag. Pipe it evenly into the prepared cups. Use a spoon to smooth it out, then add another layer of cookie crumbs. Finish with the rest of the cheesecake filling. Smooth the tops out with a spoon.
- Decorate the tops. Add a swirl of whipped topping, gold coins, rainbow strips, and gold sprinkles to the tops of each parfait.
Storage Recommendations
Place the rainbow desserts in a tall container with a lid. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve them. They will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. After that, the cookie crumbs will start to get soggy.
Tips and Tricks
- If you do not want to buy plastic parfait cups, you can also put the layers in mini Mason jars.
- A food processor is the best way to crush the cookies and cream filling into fine crumbs.
- Use a piping bag or a ziplock baggie to add the cheesecake filling to the cups cleanly. Add the filling and cut one corner off so you can squeeze it in easily.
- If you take these treats to a party, wait to add the toppings until you arrive. Add a lid or cover with plastic wrap so they travel well. When you get to your destination, add the toppings.
- Change up the colors in these treats. Use chocolate Oreos and tint the filling green.
Other St. Patrick's Day Dessert Ideas
- Shamrock Sugar Cookies
- Rainbow Brownies
- Unicorn Sugar Cookies
- Shamrock Cheesecake Cones
- Grasshopper Cheesecake
- Lucky Charms Popcorn
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Recipe
No Bake Rainbow Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
These fun and easy to make Rainbow Parfaits have layers of Golden Oreo cookies with no bake vanilla cheesecake in little cups. Gold coins and candy rainbows add an extra festive touch to the St. Patrick's Day dessert.
Ingredients
- 14 Golden Oreos
- 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- blue gel food color
- Toppings - chocolate gold coins, gold sprinkles, 7 Airhead Extreme Rainbow Strips
Instructions
- Place 7 Oreo cookies in a food processor. Pulse until they become crumbs. Spoon evenly into the bottom of 7 - 5 ounce clear cups.
- Pulse the remaining cookies and set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy. Add 2 cups Cool Whip and mix until combined.
- Add blue food coloring until you get the desired shade of blue. Spoon half the filling into a piping bag. Use the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly.
- Swirl evenly into the prepared cups. Evenly top with the remaining cookie crumbs.
- Repeat with another layer of cheesecake filling. Use the spoon to level it out.
- Add a swirl of Cool Whip, gold coin, rainbow strip, and gold sprinkles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 7 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 563Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 0gSugar: 41gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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