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Grasshopper Pie

Delightful Grasshopper Pie for a No-Bake Treat You’ll Love

This Delightful Grasshopper Pie is a whimsical no-bake dessert that combines mint and chocolate flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cookie Crust
  • 20 cookies Chocolate Cookies Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
For the Mint Mousse Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Cold
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Or substitute with mint or spearmint extract
  • 1 drop Green Food Coloring Optional

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grasshopper Pie
  1. Crush chocolate cookies and combine with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar and peppermint extract until fluffy.
  3. Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently, adding green food coloring if desired.
  5. Pour mint mousse filling into the crust and spread evenly. Tap to remove air bubbles.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or freeze for 2 hours to set.
  7. Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Allow adequate chilling time for the pie to set properly.

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