Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive Shamrock Lasagna Dessert, a no-bake layered treat combining creamy mascarpone, sweet powdered sugar, refreshing mint, and vibrant green coloring, assembled with no-boil lasagna noodles and chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring, as needed
Other Ingredients
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup whipped cream (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients. Collect all necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process without interruption.
- Prepare the Mint Mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and mint extract. Blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or mint intensity if needed.
- Add Color. Slowly add green food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing well after each addition until a vibrant shamrock green shade is achieved.
- Layer the Lasagna. In a suitable baking dish, lay down a layer of no-boil lasagna noodles. Spread a layer of the mint mascarpone mixture evenly over the noodles. Repeat layering noodles and mint filling until all filling is used, finishing with a mint cheese layer on top.
- Chill the Dessert. Cover the layered lasagna with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the noodles to soften.
- Garnish and Serve. Just before serving, remove the wrap and garnish the top with freshly whipped cream and optional fresh mint leaves for an added touch of elegance and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the no-boil noodles are fully submerged in the mascarpone mixture to soften properly during chilling.
- You can adjust the amount of mint extract to suit your taste preference.
- For a stronger green color, gel food coloring works best without altering flavor.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Substitute whipped cream with a dairy-free alternative to make the dessert lactose-free.
