Lucky No-Bake Mint & Pistachio Treats (Vegan & Dairy-Free)
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive, plant-based dessert duo! This card features two easy, no-bake recipes: creamy Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cups and crunchy Pistachio Coconut Truffles. Both are naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to any holiday spread.
Ingredients
For the Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cups:
- 1 pack Vegan-friendly chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos
- 4 tbsp Dairy-free butter melted
- 16 oz Vegan cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Mint extract
- 3 drops Green food coloring vegan
- 1 cup Coconut whipped cream chilled
For the Pistachio Coconut Truffles:
- 1 cup Pistachios shelled
- 1/2 cup Shredded coconut unsweetened
- 3 tbsp Agave nectar or Maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Vegan white chocolate chips melted
Instructions
For the Cheesecake Cups:
- Crush the cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted dairy-free butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of small clear cups.
- In a large bowl, beat the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring until completely smooth.
- Gently fold in the chilled coconut whipped cream until combined.
- Spoon the mixture over the crusts; top with extra cookie crumbs and a fresh mint leaf. Chill for at least 2 hours.
For the Truffles:
- Pulse the pistachios and shredded coconut in a food processor with the agave/syrup and a pinch of salt until the mixture is sticky enough to hold its shape.
- Roll into small balls and chill for 20 minutes.
- Drizzle with melted vegan white chocolate and a sprinkle of extra chopped pistachios. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
Cookie Tip: Most standard Oreo cookies are "accidentally vegan," but always double-check the label if you are serving someone with a strict allergy.
White Chocolate: Vegan white chocolate can be finicky when melting; add a teaspoon of coconut oil if it needs to be smoother for drizzling.
Make Ahead: These are best served chilled. You can prep them a day in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
