Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Grasshopper Dome Ice Cream Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the refreshing taste of mint, the richness of chocolate, and the creaminess of ice cream. This delightful dessert is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring a crisp chocolate cookie crust, layers of mint ice cream, and a decadent chocolate ganache dome. As you take a bite, the cool, creamy ice cream melts in your mouth, releasing a burst of minty freshness. The rich chocolate ganache adds a layer of decadence, while the cookie crust provides a satisfying crunch. This recipe also includes variations for those who prefer a no-bake option, as well as gluten-free and vegan alternatives, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this irresistible treat.
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GRASSHOPPER ICEBOX PIE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the chocolate wafer cookies in a food processor along with the salt; process until the cookies are the texture of smooth sand. Transfer the cookie crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave. Whisk in the coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of the crème de menthe until smooth.
- Stir 2/3 cup of the chocolate mixture into the cookie crumbs until combined. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch pie dish. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to tightly pack the crumbs to form the crust. Freeze for 10 minutes to set the crust.
- With a small offset spatula, spread the remaining chocolate mixture over the base of the crust and 1/2 inch up the sides. Freeze for another 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip together the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup crème de menthe on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon the whipped filling onto the pie. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely. Remove from the freezer twenty minutes before serving.
- When ready to serve, drizzle the pie with chocolate syrup and garnish with mint leaves.
GRASSHOPPER DOME ICE CREAM CAKE
Our grown-up ice cream cake is baked in a heatproof bowl, then hollowed out and filled with mint-chocolate-chip ice cream -- and finished with a crisp, shiny chocolate shell.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cake:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of a large (approximately 10 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep) ovenproof glass, ceramic, or metal bowl with oil. Dust with cocoa, tapping out excess.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined, 30 seconds. Add oil, eggs, buttermilk, warm water, and vanilla; whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl.
- Bake until set and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 1 hour, 25 minutes to1 hour, 45 minutes. Transfer bowl to a wire rack; let cool 15 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack; let cool completely.
- Cut a 1-inch-thick slice from bottom of cake with a serrated knife. Invert "bowl" of cake; using a metal spoon or your fingers, hollow out all but a 1-inch border of cake (reserve scraps for snacking). Brush hollowed-out cake bowl and cut side of cake bottom with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes.
- Spoon ice cream into cake bowl, pressing to pack it all in and smoothing top. Return bottom of cake to bowl (it will be on top at this point). Cover with plastic; freeze until ice cream is firm,at least 4 hours and up to 3 days.
- Glaze:Unwrap cake and place, dome-side up, on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Place chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and immediately pour over top center of cake, all at once. Shake baking sheet back and forth and tap it on a work surface a few times, if necessary, to ensure that glaze fully and evenly covers cake. Using two large, wide spatulas slipped underneath, transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately, or freeze, uncovered, up to 1 day. Remove from freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving. To serve, use a knife dipped in hot water, then wiped dry, to cut into wedges.
EASY GRASSHOPPER ICE CREAM PIE
This quick pie is such an ego booster. My family compliments me the entire time they're eating it. A big hit at work potlucks, the pie good to the last crumb. I promise you it'll 'hop' right off the plate! -Kim Murphy, Albia, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread ice cream into crust. Sprinkle with cookies and candies; drizzle with ice cream topping. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.
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GRASSHOPPER CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the filling: Bring the milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the granulated sugar, cornstarch, peppermint extract, egg and egg yolk in a medium heatproof bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk half of the hot milk into the sugar mixture, then return to the pan with the remaining milk. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl (strain through a fine-mesh sieve if it looks lumpy), then stir in the white chocolate and green food coloring until the chocolate melts. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Make the topping: Beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed until medium peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble the cake: Put 1 cake layer on a platter; spread the filling on top, stopping 1/2 inch from the edge. Top with the second cake layer and press down gently. Top with the whipped cream and chocolate chips.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch-round cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk the cocoa powder and 1 1/2 cups boiling water in a medium bowl until smooth; set aside. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream and vanilla and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the cocoa mixture in a steady stream until just combined, then finish mixing with a rubber spatula. (The batter will be thin.)
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and tap the pans against the counter to help the batter settle. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes out onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment. Trim the tops of the cakes with a long serrated knife to make them level, if desired.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate and mint extract.
- Make sure the ice cream is softened before spreading it on the cake. This will help it spread more easily and evenly.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to line the pan with parchment paper so the cake doesn't stick.
- To make the grasshopper domes, you can use a melon baller or a small ice cream scoop. If you don't have either of these, you can use a spoon to scoop out the ice cream.
- To make the chocolate ganache, you can use either semisweet or bittersweet chocolate. If you prefer a sweeter ganache, use semisweet chocolate. If you prefer a more bitter ganache, use bittersweet chocolate.
- For a more festive presentation, you can garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, mint leaves, or even a few grasshopper cookies.
Conclusion:
This grasshopper dome ice cream cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your grasshopper pie sweet or minty, this cake is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this grasshopper dome ice cream cake a try.
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