Best 9 Grasshopper Easter Pie Recipes

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Grasshopper Easter Pie is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, mint, and cream into a smooth, refreshing pie. This pie is perfect for any occasion, but it is especially popular during the Easter holiday. The pie is made with a layer of chocolate cookie crumbs, which is topped with a layer of mint ice cream and a layer of whipped cream. It is then garnished with chocolate shavings and mint leaves. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRASSHOPPER PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 chocolate sandwich cookies
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Two 7-ounce containers marshmallow creme
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur, or more to taste
2 tablespoons creme de cacao liqueur
1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Throw the cookies and melted butter into a food processor and pulverize. (Or, if you have some aggression or energy to expend, you can crush them in a large resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin!) Set a small handful of crumbs aside to sprinkle over the finished pie. Pour the rest into a pie pan and press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Set aside.
  • Heat the marshmallow and half-and-half in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. As soon as it's all melted and combined, place the saucepan in a bowl of ice to cool down quickly. (Stirring occasionally will hasten this process.) Once cool, add the creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Taste and add more creme de menthe if needed. Add the green food coloring if using.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream until stiff. Pour the cold marshmallow mixture into the whipped cream and fold together gently. Pour the filling into the chocolate crust. Sprinkle over the reserved cookie crumbs.
  • Freeze until very firm, about 2 hours. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes or so before you want to slice and serve.

EASY GRASSHOPPER PIE



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This pie has become a Christmas classic in our family. Although now, I make it throughout the year! -Melissa Sokasits, Warrenville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
2-3/4 cups whipped topping, divided
1 package (4.67 ounces) Andes mint candies, chopped, divided
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup whipped topping. Fold in 3/4 cup of the mint candies. Spoon into crust., Place remaining whipped topping in another bowl. Fold in extract and, if desired, food coloring. Spread over pudding mixture; top with remaining candies. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRASSHOPPER PIE



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It's the luckiest happy hour dessert you'll ever make. With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a minty mousse filling, this is a treat any mint-chocolate lover will want to eat. Inspired by the classic after-dinner drink, this Grasshopper Pie recipe features the crème de menthe and creme de cacao of a Grasshopper Cocktail, because it wouldn't be a recipe for Grasshopper Pie without the color to match. Top this crème de menthe pie with chocolate shavings and be prepared for oohs and ahhs!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups finely crushed thin chocolate wafer cookies (24 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
32 large marshmallows (from 10-oz bag)
1/4 cup green or white crème de menthe
3 tablespoons white crème de cacao
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
Few drops green food color, if desired
2 tablespoons reserved crumbs
Grated semisweet baking chocolate, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir crust ingredients until well mixed. Reserve 2 tablespoons crumbs for garnish. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly against bottom and side of 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat milk and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, just until marshmallows are melted. Refrigerate about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. (If mixture becomes too thick, place saucepan in bowl of warm water and stir mixture until proper consistency.) Gradually stir in crème de menthe and crème de cacao.
  • In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold marshmallow mixture into whipped cream. Fold in food color.
  • Spread filling in cooled baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and grated chocolate. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

GRASSHOPPER PIE



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I only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the minty treats for our family, since we're never satisfied with just one slice. -LouCinda Zacharias, Spooner, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
15 drops green food coloring
24 chocolate-covered mint cookies, divided
2 cups whipped topping
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in the food coloring. Coarsely crush 16 cookies; stir into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the crust. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRASSHOPPER EASTER PIE



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My mother made this green pie for dessert every Easter dinner when I was younger. It's minty, fresh, and absolutely delicious.

Provided by Toastie

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed - divided
3 tablespoons butter, softened
24 large marshmallows
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup green creme de menthe liqueur
2 tablespoons creme de cacao
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • Set aside 1 tablespoon of chocolate cookie crumbs for garnish, or as desired. Combine remaining cookie crumbs with butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate.
  • Heat marshmallows and milk in a large saucepan over low heat, whisking until marshmallows melt. Marshmallows will inflate and rise to the top of the pan as they heat; stir constantly to avoid boiling over. Cool marshmallow mixture to room temperature. Stir creme de menthe and creme de cacao liqueurs into mixture.
  • Set pot into a large bowl of ice and chill until marshmallow mixture is cold and syrupy, at least 30 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture. Pour filling into prepared cookie crust. Chill overnight. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 155.1 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

GRASSHOPPER PIE



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Grasshopper pie was a favorite of Southern hostesses in the 1950s and '60s. We've updated the recipe, infusing the filling with fresh mint and adding coconut to the crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pie plate
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 cups (about 25) crushed chocolate wafer cookies
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
3 tablespoons green creme de menthe
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
5 large egg yolks
1 bar (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate, chilled
Freshly whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate. Whisk together coconut, cookie crumbs, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Add melted butter, and stir until well combined. Press crumb mixture into pie plate. Bake until just set, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups cream and the mint just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover. Let steep 15 minutes. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a glass measuring cup. Discard the mint, and set cream aside. Beat the remaining cup cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; cover, and refrigerate.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put creme de menthe in a medium heatproof bowl, and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. Whisk together egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in another medium bowl; set aside. Add steeped cream to gelatin mixture, whisking until well combined.
  • Set bowl with cream mixture over a pan of simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the gelatin is dissolved and mixture is hot to the touch, about 1 minute. Whisking constantly, pour hot cream mixture in a slow, steady stream into egg-yolk mixture. Return mixture to heatproof bowl; set over pan of simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer bowl to ice-water bath; whisk until mixture thickens to the consistency of pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove bowl from bath. Add one-third of reserved whipped cream; whisk until combined. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon mixture into pie crust; refrigerate until set, 45 minutes to 1 hour (or up to 1 day). Just before serving, scrape a chef's knife along surface of chocolate bar to make shavings. Spoon dollops of whipped cream onto pie, if desired, and top with chocolate shavings.

GRASSHOPPER PIE II



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This fluffy pie contains creme de menthe and creme de cacao.

Provided by Celia

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
½ cup evaporated milk
32 large marshmallows
6 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
¼ cup white creme de cacao
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 drops green food coloring
⅛ cup grated semisweet chocolate
¼ cup crushed peppermint hard candies

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk and marshmallows. Stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted. Chill until mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.
  • Slowly pour creme de menthe and creme de cacao into marshmallow mixture while stirring constantly. Continue to stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Pour whipping cream into a large chilled mixing bowl. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Whip cream until stiff. Gently fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture.
  • Spread mixture into pie crust. Chill overnight before serving. Garnish each slice with shaved chocolate and crushed peppermint if desired. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 247.6 mg, Sugar 34.2 g

GRASSHOPPER PIE



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This is a recipe from my husband's mother. It doesn't take long to make and is a tasty treat around the holidays. We always have it at St. Patricks Day. You can also use about 300 ml whipping cream, whipped, in place of the Dream Whip.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package chocolate wafer
6 tablespoons melted butter
24 large marshmallows
2/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons creme de menthe
2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao
1 envelope Dream Whip

Steps:

  • To make the crust, crush chocolate wafers and mix with melted butter.
  • Press into a 9 or 10 inch pie plate.
  • An alternative is to just take the whole wafers and line the pie plate with them, breaking them in half where necessary to fill in the gaps.
  • Then melt the marshmallows and milk in a saucepan, over a low heat.
  • Once melted, add creme de menthe and creme de cacao.
  • Prepare one envelope of Dream Whip, fold into marshmallow mixture, put into crust and chill.
  • To decorate, break a chocolate wafer in half and rub the two edges together over the pie to make a nice sprinkling of chocolate crumbs.
  • This is a fun dessert around Saint Paddy's day, but if you want to make it for Christmas, substitute crushed candy canes, melted into the milk, for the creme de menthe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 29.4, Sugar 21.5, Protein 1.5

SUPER EASY GRASSHOPPER PIE



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Make and share this Super Easy Grasshopper Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Pie

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 oreo chocolate cookie pie crust (in your grocer's baking section)
chocolate syrup (I use Hershey's)
1/2 gallon mint chocolate chip ice cream (softened but not runny)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
girl scout thin mint cookies (optional) or chocolate shavings, for topping if desired (optional)

Steps:

  • Drizzle chocolate syrup on bottom of each crust.
  • Put 1/2 of the ice cream in each crust.
  • Drizzle more chocolate syrup.
  • Spread cool whip on and then drizzle more syrup.
  • Crumble grasshopper cookies, or girl scout thin mint cookes on the top (just a few).
  • Freeze, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1489, Fat 98.1, SaturatedFat 39.7, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 1526.9, Carbohydrate 147.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 75.4, Protein 12.8

Tips:

  • To make your pie crust extra flaky, use a combination of butter and shortening. This will help create a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust.
  • When rolling out your pie dough, be sure to keep it cold. This will also help create a flaky crust.
  • When pre-cooking your pie crust, be sure to prick the bottom with a fork. This will help prevent the crust from bubbling up.
  • When making your filling, be sure to use fresh, ripe fruit. This will give your pie the best flavor.
  • If you're using a store-bought pie crust, be sure to thaw it completely before filling it. This will help prevent the crust from cracking.
  • When baking your pie, be sure to use a pie plate that is at least 9 inches in diameter. This will give the pie plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
  • To prevent your pie from boiling over, place a baking sheet on the rack below the pie. This will catch any juices that bubble over.
  • Let your pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious and beautiful grasshopper pie that will be the star of your Easter dessert table. So get creative and have fun with it! Experiment with different flavors and colors to create a pie that is uniquely your own.

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