Description
Grasshopper pie is a cool, creamy dessert with a minty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup green crème de menthe
- 1/4 cup crème de cacao
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and then let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, crème de menthe, and crème de cacao to the whipped cream.
- Fold in mini marshmallows gently.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the crème de menthe.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Use a store-bought crust if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grasshopper pie, dessert, mint pie, creamy dessert