Creamy Grasshopper Pie
A refreshing no-bake mint chocolate dessert perfect for summer, featuring a creamy mint filling and a chocolate cookie crust.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 30 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons crème de menthe liqueur (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Crush chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or sealed bag and rolling pin. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add melted butter and granulated sugar to crumbs and mix until evenly coated and crumb mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract and beat until combined.
- If using, add crème de menthe liqueur and mix well. Adjust peppermint extract to taste carefully.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula to preserve airy texture.
- Pour filling into chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Measure peppermint extract carefully as it is potent. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Chill pie thoroughly for best texture. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. For gluten-free crust, substitute with almond flour and cocoa powder. For lighter texture, use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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