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Grasshopper Pie

Cultural Context

Grasshopper Pie originated in the United States, becoming popular in the mid-20th century as a no-bake dessert. Its vibrant green color and minty flavor make it a festive choice for gatherings, especially around holidays. Today, variations include different crusts and flavor profiles, but the classic mint-chocolate combination remains beloved.

AmericanUSdessert
30 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 sleeves chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces cream cheese
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup green creme de menthe
1/4 cup clear creme de cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1

Process 2 sleeves of chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs.

2

Add 1/4 cup melted butter to the cookie crumbs and mix well.

3

Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate along the bottom and sides.

4

Refrigerate the pie crust after pressing it in.

5

Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to firm peaks and refrigerate to keep cold.

6

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese and 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, mixing until smooth.

7

Add 1/4 cup green creme de menthe, 1/4 cup clear creme de cocoa, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice (or 3 tablespoons if using bottled) to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.

8

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.

9

Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.

10

Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.

Equipment Needed

food processor9-inch pie platemixing bowl

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Allergens

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