Grasshopper squares are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, mint, and vanilla in a smooth and creamy filling, all nestled on a graham cracker crust. Their vibrant green color makes them a perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or any other special occasion. With their rich flavor and eye-catching appearance, grasshopper squares are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GRASSHOPPER DESSERT SQUARES
Frosty freezer desserts save the day as they can be made ahead. This one combines a favorite chocolate and minty flavor.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so edges of foil extend over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray. In pan, mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom of pan.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, crème de menthe and crème de cacao with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until smooth. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.
- In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture until blended. Pour over crust. Freeze about 4 hours or until firm.
- Remove from pan, using foil to lift. Let dessert stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze any remaining dessert tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg
GRASSHOPPER SQUARES
Categories Cookies Liqueur Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Bake Christmas Kid-Friendly Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 6 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make brownie layer:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan and line with 2 crisscrossed sheets of foil, leaving a 2 inch overhang on all sides. Butter foil.
- Melt butter and chocolate with brown sugar in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until combined. Whisk in flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in baking pan and bake until set and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs adhering, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Make mint ganache:
- Bring cream to a simmer in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and remove from heat. Pour over white chocolate in a bowl. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Stir in crème de menthe and extract and chill, covered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour.
- Make chocolate ganache:
- Bring cream to a simmer in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and remove from heat. Pour over bittersweet chocolate in a bowl. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Chill, covered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
- Assemble layers:
- Spread mint ganache over top of cooled brownie in a thin even layer using offset spatula, then chill until firm but still slightly sticky, about 30 minutes.
- Spread chocolate ganache over mint and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
- Lift dessert out of pan using foil overhang. Run a heavy knife under hot water and wipe dry, then trim edges of dessert (1/4 inch off each side). Cut dessert into squares and peel from foil.
FROZEN GRASSHOPPER SQUARES
Just found and wanted to post it here for safe keeping. Haven't made it yet but plan on it. Sounds amazing.
Provided by Shm9800
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 3h13m
Yield 16 , 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Crush 20 cookies; sprinkle crumbs onto bottom of prepared pan.
- SPREAD ice cream evenly over crumbs in pan; top with COOL WHIP and grated chocolate.
- FREEZE 3 hours. Remove from freezer 15 minute before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Lift dessert from pan with foil handles; cut into 16 squares. Cut remaining cookies in half; place 1 on each square.
GRASSHOPPER DESSERT SQUARES
Frosty freezer desserts save the day as they can be made ahead. This one combines a favorite chocolate and minty flavor.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so edges of foil extend over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray. In pan, mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom of pan.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, crème de menthe and crème de cacao with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until smooth. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.
- In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture until blended. Pour over crust. Freeze about 4 hours or until firm.
- Remove from pan, using foil to lift. Let dessert stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze any remaining dessert tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of the show in these squares, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the squares tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the squares until they are just set. Overbaking the squares will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Chill the squares before serving. Chilling the squares will help them to set and will make them easier to cut.
- Decorate the squares as desired. You can decorate the squares with a variety of toppings, such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Grasshopper squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and minty filling, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give grasshopper squares a try. You won't be disappointed.
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