Description
Grasshopper Pie is a no-bake, retro dessert featuring a cool, minty mousse-like filling made with crème de menthe and crème de cacao in a chocolate cookie crust. Light, creamy, and refreshing, it’s perfect for entertaining or warm weather indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos with filling removed)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 large marshmallows (or 1½ cups marshmallow fluff)
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe
- 2 tbsp crème de cacao
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the marshmallows with the milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the crème de menthe and crème de cacao. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or mint leaves if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute crème de menthe and crème de cacao with peppermint extract and chocolate syrup.Use store-bought chocolate crust to save time.Freeze for a firmer texture or for a frozen pie version.Marshmallow fluff can be used in place of melted marshmallows for convenience.Add mini chocolate chips to the filling for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg