Description
Grasshopper Pie is a nostalgic dessert that perfectly combines creamy mint filling with a crunchy chocolate crust. This visually stunning pie is not only easy to make, but it also brings back cherished memories of family gatherings and summer nights. With its vibrant green hue and refreshing flavor, Grasshopper Pie is sure to be the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 3–5 drops green food coloring
- 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped cream
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and mint extract until smooth. Add food coloring for desired shade.
- Gently fold in Cool Whip until combined, maintaining lightness.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg