Grasshopper Cream Pie
Grasshopper cream pie is a vintage mint and chocolate flavored chiffon pie with a chocolate cookie crust. This pie is perfect for the holiday season or special occasions!
Equipment
- 9" pie plate
- double boiler or large microwave safe glass bowl
- mixing bowls of various sizes
Ingredients
For the crust
- 14 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (such as Oreos), plus additional for garnish
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the pie filling
- 24 large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 1/2 Tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur, OR creme de menthe syrup (non-alcoholic)
- 4 1/2 Tablespoons creme de cacao, OR white chocolate flavored syrup
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, plus additional for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the crust
- Combine 14 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed and 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Gently press into a 9" pie plate and bake at 375°F for 5 minutes, to set the crust. Allow to cool completely before making the pie filling.
For the pie filling
- Place the 24 large marshmallows and 1/2 cup milk in a double boiler over medium-low heat and stir until melted and smooth. Alternatively, place marshmallows and milk in a microwave-safe glass bowl and microwave on 50% power until melted and smooth.
- Add in 44 1/2 Tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur, and 4 1/2 Tablespoons creme de cacao,(or creme de menthe syrup and white chocolate syrup if making non-alcoholic).
- Gently whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream, until soft peaks form; add to filling along with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour filling into prepared pie pan. Chill for 24 hours, to allow pie to set.
- Garnish with additional whipped cream and cookie crumbs before serving.
Notes
- To make this non-alcoholic, use the creme de menthe syrup and white chocolate syrup
- The creme de menthe and white chocolate syrups are usually found by the ice cream toppings in the grocery store
- Pie will keep up to 3 days; store in refrigerator. This pie does not freeze well.
- This recipe was only tested with real whipped cream; using non-dairy whipped topping could alter the consistency of the pie.
- Makes 8 large slices or 12 smaller slices
Nutrition
Serving: 1large sliceCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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