Description
Grasshopper Pie is a no-bake mint-flavored dessert featuring a rich and creamy mousse-like filling set in a chocolate Oreo crust. This refreshing pie uses mint extract for a cool, sweet taste without alcohol, making it family-friendly and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 14.3 oz package Oreos (about 36 Oreos)
- 7 Tbsp (98g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 oz each (or 3.9 oz boxes, not the large 5.1 or 5.9 oz boxes)
- 3 cups (710ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz (226g) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring (such as kelly green gel food coloring from Wilton)
Topping
- 1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (28g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Hershey's chocolate bar (optional, for chocolate curls)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush all the Oreos to fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix the crushed Oreos with the melted unsalted butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Set aside.
- Make the mousse filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of heavy whipping cream until thickened. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip, mint extract, and green food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored and smooth. Pour the filling into the prepared Oreo crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm, allowing the mousse filling to set properly.
- Prepare the topping: Before serving, whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream topping over the chilled pie.
- Add decoration: Optionally, create chocolate curls by shaving a Hershey’s chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler and sprinkle them on top of the whipped cream for an elegant finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the pie and serve chilled for a refreshing minty dessert experience.
Notes
- Grasshopper pie is a no-bake mint pie with a mousse-like filling and Oreo crust.
- This recipe uses mint extract instead of alcohol, making it suitable for all ages.
- For best results, chill the pie for several hours or overnight to allow the filling to set.
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- The optional chocolate curls add a nice texture and aesthetic contrast to the pie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
