Festive Green Dream No-Bake Cheesecake 💚
A delightful and healthier no-bake cheesecake, perfect for the holidays with its vibrant green color and creamy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Chilling Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Servings 12 slices
Calories 290 kcal
Food Processor
Large Mixing Bowls
9x13-inch baking pan
Crust
- 2.5 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies opt for lower-sugar or whole-grain varieties for a healthier twist
- 0.5 cup light butter or coconut oil melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 blocks light cream cheese 8 oz, softened
- 1.5 cups powdered erythritol or reduced-sugar powdered sweetener blend or regular powdered sugar, adjusted to taste
- 16 oz light whipped topping thawed (e.g., Cool Whip Lite)
- natural green food coloring a few drops (or a pinch of spinach powder for a subtle, natural hue)
Garnish
- fresh berries or extra light whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Gently pulse the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a medium bowl, combine these crumbs with the melted light butter or coconut oil, mixing until well incorporated. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened light cream cheese with the powdered erythritol (or your chosen sweetener) until the mixture is smooth and delightfully creamy. Gently fold in the light whipped topping until everything is fully combined.
Carefully add a few drops of natural green food coloring (or the spinach powder for a more natural approach) to the cheesecake mixture. Stir gently until your desired cheerful green shade is reached.
Evenly spread the vibrant green cheesecake mixture over your prepared cookie crust. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set beautifully and firm up.
Before serving, feel free to add a cheerful dollop of extra light whipped topping or garnish with some fresh berries for a bright, seasonal touch. Slice and savor this wonderfully easy and healthier holiday treat!
The nutrition information per serving (estimated for healthier version) is:
- Calories: ~290
- Total Carbs: ~35g
- Net Carbs: ~30g
- Fats: ~20g
- Protein: ~6g