Description
Creamy grasshopper pie blends mint chocolate flavors in a classic dessert perfect for celebrations. Chocolate cookie crust and fluffy marshmallow filling create a refreshing treat you’ll savor with each cool, delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup creme de menthe liqueur
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons creme de cacao liqueur
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch pie dish and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush chocolate wafer cookies and mix with sugar, then incorporate melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie dish, creating an even crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate sweetened condensed milk, creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and peppermint extract into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the mixture until fully integrated and smooth.
- Pour the mint-flavored filling into the cooled chocolate cookie crust.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream topping evenly across the pie’s surface.
- Decorate with delicate chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
- Slice and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap chocolate wafer cookies with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent dessert.
- Reduce the amount of creme de menthe for a milder mint flavor, perfect for those who prefer a subtle hint of mint.
- Try natural food coloring or skip it entirely to maintain the pie’s authentic, creamy appearance while preserving its rich taste.
- Chill the pie dish and mixing bowls beforehand to help the crust and filling set more quickly and maintain a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg