Grasshopper Pie
Grasshopper pie is a whimsical dessert that combines a creamy mint filling with a rich chocolate cookie crust, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any celebration. Its vibrant green hue and refreshing flavor make it a standout on dessert tables, bringing smiles to everyone who indulges. Easy to prepare yet impressive to serve, this pie will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- ½ tsp pure mint extract
- Green food coloring (to desired color)
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until firm. Cool completely.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, mint extract, and food coloring until well mixed.
- Pour the mint filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate shavings and slice into wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg