Chocolate Grasshopper Pie
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 5 Hr.
- Prep:
- 25 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 1 pie
Enjoy a taste of spring with this refreshing grasshopper chocolate pie recipe. It's a winning combination: a chocolate crumb crust and a creamy mousse-like chocolate filling infused with white creme de menthe and white creme de cacao. This delightful no-bake grasshopper chocolate pie recipe is perfect for those warm spring and summer evenings when you need a refreshing, minty dessert for parties or special occasions after a heavy meal.
Chocolaty and creamy desserts with a hint of mint are a popular choice, like this refreshing Irish Chocolate Mint Dessert recipe featuring a rich chocolate cake, a creamy green mint filling and a smooth chocolate glaze.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 25 minutes
- COOK TIME
- 10 minutes
- Cool Time
- 20 minutes
- Freeze Time
- 4 hours
Ingredients
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2 Tbspswhite creme de cacao
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1/4 cup
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2 Tbspspowdered sugar
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3 cupsminiature marshmallows
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2 Tbspswhite creme de menthe
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1 cupwhipping cream (1/2 pt) cold
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1/2 cupmilk
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Chocolate Crumb Crust:
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8 inchchocolate flavored crumb crust (6 oz) packaged
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1/2 cupbutter or margarine
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1-1/2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs
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6 Tbsps
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1/3 cuppowdered sugar
Step-By-Step Directions
saucepan
stovetop
bowl
freezer
microwave-safe bowl
rubber scraper
microwave
microwave-safe pie plate
Prepare crust, if desired.
Combine marshmallows, milk and cocoa in medium saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until marshmallows are melted; remove from heat. Stir in creme de cacao and creme de menthe; cool to room temperature. Beat whipping cream with powdered sugar in small bowl until stiff. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Spoon into crust. Cover; freeze several hours or overnight. Garnish as desired.
Chocolate Crumb Crust:
Grease microwave-safe 9-inch pie plate. Place 1/2 cup butter or margarine.in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at High (100%) about 1 minute or until melted. Stir in 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa and 1/3 cup powdered sugar until well blended. Press onto bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate. Microwave at High 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until blistered; do not overcook. Cool completely before filling.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 8 servingsServing size 1 slice (124g)Amount per servingCalories450% Daily Value*Total Fat 26g 33%Saturated Fat 14g 70%Trans Fat 1gCholesterol 65mg 22%Sodium 280mg 12%Total Carbohydrates 51g 19%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 30gIncludes 28g Added Sugar 56%Protein 5gVitamin D 1 6%Calcium 42mg 4%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 54mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
