Grasshopper Pie

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Marci Le | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful no-bake Grasshopper Pie featuring a crushed chocolate cookie crust and a creamy, minty marshmallow filling. Perfect for chilling ahead of time and serving after dinner.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
20 mins0 mins24 hours8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

Crust

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
16Oreo CookiesChocolate, crushed
5 T.ButterMelted

Filling

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
25MarshmallowsPlain
2/3 cupMilkNone
1 shotCreme de MentheGreen
1 shotCreme de MentheWhite (or 2 green total)
1/2 pintCreamWhipping cream

Garnish

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
As neededCherriesOptional for decorating
As neededWhipping creamOptional for decorating

Instructions

Step 1: Crust Preparation

  1. Crush 16 Oreo cookies and mix with 5 T. melted butter.
  2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the mixture and chill.

Step 2: Filling Preparation

  1. Melt 25 marshmallows with 2/3 cup milk, then cool thoroughly.
  2. Add 1 shot of Creme de Menthe (Green) and 1 shot of Creme de Menthe (White) (or use 2 green).
  3. Whip 1/2 pint cream and gently fold into the cooled marshmallow mixture.
  4. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and chill for 24 hours until set.

Step 3: Garnish and Serve

  1. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs or decorate with cherries and whipping cream before serving.
  2. Cut into small pieces; after dinner, suggest cutting into eighths.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving for best results.


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