Best 2 Amazing Grasshopper Pie Recipes

Indulge your sweet cravings with the irresistible Grasshopper Pie, a delightful dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of mint and chocolate. This classic pie features a creamy mint filling, nestled in a crisp chocolate cookie crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. It's a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a sweet indulgence. Our article offers two versions of this iconic pie: a traditional recipe that uses fresh mint and a simplified version that utilizes mint extract for convenience. Additionally, we provide a bonus recipe for a decadent mint chocolate ganache that can be used as a topping or filling, adding an extra layer of richness and sophistication to your Grasshopper Pie.

## Additional Information:

* Preparation Time: 20 minutes
* Chilling Time: 4 hours
* Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
* Servings: 8-10

## Key Ingredients:

* Chocolate cookie crumbs
* Butter
* Heavy cream
* Sugar
* Eggs
* Mint extract or fresh mint leaves
* Whipped cream
* Mint chocolate ganache (optional)

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRASSHOPPER PIE

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I only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the minty treats for our family, since we're never satisfied with just one slice. -LouCinda Zacharias, Spooner, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
15 drops green food coloring
24 chocolate-covered mint cookies, divided
2 cups whipped topping
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in the food coloring. Coarsely crush 16 cookies; stir into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the crust. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRASSHOPPER PIE

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It's the luckiest happy hour dessert you'll ever make. With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a minty mousse filling, this is a treat any mint-chocolate lover will want to eat. Inspired by the classic after-dinner drink, this Grasshopper Pie recipe features the crème de menthe and creme de cacao of a Grasshopper Cocktail, because it wouldn't be a recipe for Grasshopper Pie without the color to match. Top this crème de menthe pie with chocolate shavings and be prepared for oohs and ahhs!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely crushed thin chocolate wafer cookies (24 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
32 large marshmallows (from 10-oz bag)
1/4 cup green or white crème de menthe
3 tablespoons white crème de cacao
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
Few drops green food color, if desired
2 tablespoons reserved crumbs
Grated semisweet baking chocolate, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir crust ingredients until well mixed. Reserve 2 tablespoons crumbs for garnish. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly against bottom and side of 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat milk and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, just until marshmallows are melted. Refrigerate about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. (If mixture becomes too thick, place saucepan in bowl of warm water and stir mixture until proper consistency.) Gradually stir in crème de menthe and crème de cacao.
In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold marshmallow mixture into whipped cream. Fold in food color.
Spread filling in cooled baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and grated chocolate. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your pie.
Make sure your pie crust is well-chilled before baking. This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from becoming soggy.
Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the filling tough.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Insert a toothpick into the center of the pie; if it comes out clean, the pie is done.
Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.

Conclusion:

Grasshopper pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy mint filling, chocolate cookie crust, and whipped cream topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give grasshopper pie a try!