Grasshopper Pie
Grasshopper Pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines mint and chocolate flavors in a fluffy, creamy filling. Set in a chocolate crumb crust and topped with crushed mint cookies, this easy-to-make pie is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a cool, no-bake treat or a mint-chocolate indulgence, Grasshopper Pie is the perfect choice. Make it ahead of time and enjoy a stress-free dessert that's sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Overnight (at least 12 hours)
- Total Time: 12 hours and 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Mix in the green food coloring.
- Coarsely crush 16 cookies and stir them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon the filling into the chocolate crumb crust.
- Cover and freeze the pie overnight.
- Before serving, remove the pie from the freezer and let it sit for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.
- Garnish with the remaining crushed cookies.
Notes
- For a more adult twist, add crème de menthe or crème de cacao to the filling.
- Substitute the chocolate-covered mint cookies with mint Oreos for a similar flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free chocolate or graham cracker crust.
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