Description
Grasshopper Pie is a nostalgic dessert that combines the refreshing taste of mint with rich chocolate, creating a visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion. Its creamy texture and vibrant green color make it an irresistible centerpiece for gatherings, from summer barbecues to holiday feasts. With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll be delighting friends and family with this whimsical pie in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp mint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring (or to preference)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed chocolate graham crackers with melted butter and firmly press into a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in sweetened condensed milk, mint extract, and green food coloring until blended.
- Fold in half of the chocolate chips into the filling mixture.
- Spoon the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with remaining chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg