Description
Enjoy a refreshing and indulgent Grasshopper Pie, featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a creamy mint-chocolate filling. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion and gets even better after chilling in the refrigerator!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup crème de menthe liqueur
- ½ cup crème de cacao liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (about 2 ½ teaspoons)
- ¼ cup cold water
- Green food coloring (optional, for color)
- Chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
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- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are fully coated with butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Ensure its evenly distributed to create a solid crust.
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. This step helps to set the crust and enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Once baked, remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and vanilla extract. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until it thickens and forms soft peaks (about 3-5 minutes).
- While the mixer is running, gently heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds until fully dissolved.
- Slowly pour the dissolved gelatin into the whipped cream mixture while continuing to mix on low speed.
- Spoon the filling into the cooled chocolate cookie crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Smooth the top with the spatula for a nice finish.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Remove the pie from the refrigerator and take off the cover.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings or curls over the whipped cream for decoration.
- Slice the pie into wedges using a sharp knife (dipping the knife in hot water helps create clean slices).
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the liqueurs with mint extract and chocolate syrup.
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved before adding it to the filling to avoid any lumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes