Description
Creamy mint chocolate grasshopper pie delivers a delightful dessert experience that whisks you straight to dessert paradise. Cool mint chocolate flavors blend seamlessly with a crisp chocolate cookie crust, promising pure indulgence in each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 26 large marshmallows (approximately 6 ounces)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups finely ground Oreo chocolate cookies (approximately 24 cookies)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons green creme de menthe liqueur
- 2 tablespoons clear creme de cacao
Binding and Coloring Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 to 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Garnish: 2 to 3 crushed Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter until uniformly moistened.
- Firmly press the cookie mixture across the bottom and sides of a pie dish, creating an even, compact crust.
- Combine milk and marshmallows in a saucepan, warming gently over low heat and stirring continuously until completely smooth and integrated.
- Remove marshmallow mixture from heat and incorporate creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and a touch of green food coloring, mixing until color is consistent.
- Whip heavy cream using a chilled mixer until it develops sturdy, defined peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the mint-flavored marshmallow base, maintaining the cream’s airy texture and creating a light, voluminous filling.
- Transfer the mint cream mixture into the prepared Oreo cookie crust, spreading evenly and ensuring a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and develop a firm, sliceable consistency.
- Prior to serving, sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies across the top as a decorative and flavorful garnish.
Notes
- Crush Oreo cookies finely to ensure a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better crust consistency.
- Consider using a food processor to achieve uniform cookie crumb texture.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace liqueurs with mint extract and chocolate syrup to maintain the classic grasshopper flavor profile.
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to help it reach maximum volume and stability.
- Add green food coloring gradually to control the intensity and achieve the desired mint-green shade.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best set and flavor development.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg