Our Grasshopper Pie recipe is a delicious and creamy pie that has a beautiful green color, filled with chocolate and mint flavors on top of a rich Oreo cookie crust. It's the perfect dessert for St. Patrick's Day or any time that you are looking for a mint based sweet treat.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- You only need simple ingredients to help you make this easy grasshopper pie so you don't have to worry about spending a ton of money at the grocery store.
- Our silky and creamy grasshopper pie is the perfect balance of chocolate and mint flavors, so if you are a mint-chocolate lover this is the dessert for you!
- Also, this simple mint pie is great to make ahead of time so you can relax and spend more time with your family.
🧾 Ingredient List
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Grasshopper Pie Ingredients
- chocolate cream cookies
- unsalted butter
- heavy whipping cream
- cream cheese
- confectioners sugar
- pure vanilla extract
- peppermint extract
- Green food gel
- non stick cooking spray
🍲 Equipment
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: In a large bowl combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter and mix until a sand-like texture.
Step 2: Press the Oreo crust mixture into the bottom of your pie. Bake the crust in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes.
Step 3: While the crust cools, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Step 4: To the whipped cream cheese blend in confectioners' sugar and whip until creamy.
Step 5: Add in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food gel.
Step 6: Whip the mixture until the ingredients are smooth and combined.
Step 7: In a separate mixing bowl, add the heavy cream. Use the hand mixer with beaters attached and whip until stiff peaks are formed, about 5 minutes.
Step 8: Fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until both are incorporated and no streaks of white remain about 2 minutes.
Step 9: Take the cooled pie dish with the Oreo crust inside, and pour this whipped mixture onto the crust. Spread evenly.
Step 10: Top with crushed Oreo cookies and then chill for at least 6 hours before serving.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- For the best results for a great Grasshopper pie, be sure that your cream cheese is completely at room temperature before you start to make your minty mousse filling, otherwise, you will have a lumpy filling rather than a smooth one.
- I highly recommend that you use a green food coloring gel, as the liquid can make your mint filling watery.
- I use a hand mixer to make the batter, however, you can use any type of electric mixer, a stand mixer also works great.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Instead of topping this delicious grasshopper pie with crushed chocolate cookies, you could also top it with chocolate curls for an elegant touch.
- Want to add even more chocolate flavor? Feel free to mix in some chocolate shavings into the minty filling for a little crunch and extra flavor.
- Swap out the chocolate cookie crust, a vanilla cookie crust, or even a graham cracker crust if you want something a little different.
- Don't want to make homemade whipped cream? You can use Cool Whip or even marshmallow fluff instead.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Make ahead - One great thing about this creamy grasshopper pie is that you can make it ahead of time. Simply cover and refrigerate for up to two days before serving.
Storage - If you have leftovers, this pie will keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Just be sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil to prevent it from drying out.
Freezer - This pie also freezes well! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a staple meal for many on St. Patrick's Day, and this pie would be the perfect dessert to finish off the meal. Serve it alongside some Irish coffee or a pint of Guinness for a truly festive experience.
- However, if you are not a corned beef but still want to enjoy a festive and hearty meal you can also give this Beef Mushroom Guinness Pie recipe a try!
- Irish Brown Soda Bread is another delicious addition to any St. Patrick's Day meal and would pair well with this pie.
🍽 Similar recipes
Do you love chocolate and mint desserts? If so, you may also enjoy these Mini Grasshopper No Bake Cheesecakes next time.
These Chocolate Mint Cookies are another one of my favorite dessert recipes to make for St. Patrick's when I want something festive to share with my family.
This Shamrock Shake is a homemade fun twist on this restaurant favorite. Why spend money at a fast food joint when you can make a better one at home?
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
It may have gotten its name from a popular 1950s cocktail called the "Grasshopper," which also features mint and chocolate flavors. Regardless of its origin, one thing is for sure - this cool and creamy pie is a delicious treat that will leave you wanting more.
Using a sharp knife that has been dipped in hot water can also help create cleaner cuts. Just be sure to wipe off the knife between each slice for best results.
Yes, mint is often associated with St. Patrick's Day due to its vibrant green color and refreshing taste. It is a common ingredient in many traditional Irish dishes and drinks.
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Homemade Grasshopper Pie
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Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 25 chocolate cream cookies crushed
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Whipped Mint Pie
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food gel
- 1 cup chopped chocolate cream cookies optional garnish
- non stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a pie dish by spraying with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the crushed crushed chocolate cream cookies and melted butter until well combined and the cookie crumbles are well coated with the butter.
- Pour the chocolate cookie crumble mixture into the prepared pie dish. Press the cookie crumbles into the bottom and sides of the dish to create a crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Then remove the cookie crust from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl use a hand mixer with beaters attached and whip the cream cheese until smooth.
- To the whipped cream cheese blend in confectioners' sugar and whip until creamy. The mixture will thin slightly with the addition of the sugar.
- Add in both vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food gel. Make a darker green, as it will lighten when the heavy cream is added. Whip the mixture until ingredients are smooth and combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the heavy cream. Use the hand mixer with beaters attached and whip until stiff peaks are formed, about 5 minutes. Start on low speed and increase to high as the mixture thickens.
- Fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until both are incorporated and no streaks of white remain, about 2 minutes.
- Take the cooled pie dish with the oreo crust inside, and pour this whipped mixture onto the crust.
- Spread evenly in the dish, then top with extra crushed oreos.
- Let this dessert chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
- Cut, serve and enjoy!
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