Description
Indulgent Grasshopper Pie is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring a cool minty filling layered inside a rich chocolate crust. Perfect for gatherings, this no-bake pie combines whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, mint extract, and chocolate shavings, chilled to perfection for a delightful and luscious treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package Chocolate Crust (pre-made or homemade)
Filling
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (chilled)
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon Mint Extract (pure extract recommended)
- 2 drops Green Food Coloring (use sparingly for color)
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly into a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove and allow it to cool completely.
- Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, pour in the chilled heavy cream. Using a mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form, which typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes. This provides the light and airy base for the filling.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until fully incorporated. Then add the mint extract and green food coloring, folding carefully to maintain the volume and ensure even color and flavor throughout the mixture.
- Add Chocolate Shavings: Fold in the chocolate shavings evenly into the minty filling. This adds texture and chocolate bursts within the creamy filling.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the cooled chocolate crust. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Chill and Set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours to allow the filling to firm up and develop its flavors.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish with additional chocolate shavings on top. Slice into portions and serve chilled for the best refreshing minty experience.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, adjust the amount of mint extract carefully as it can be overpowering.
- Use pure mint extract for the best authentic taste instead of imitation flavors.
- If you don’t have a pre-made chocolate crust, you can make your own by combining 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies with 6 tablespoons melted butter and pressing into a pie pan.
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve better volume.
- The green food coloring is optional and primarily for visual appeal; use just a few drops to avoid coloring the pie too intensely.
- Keep the pie refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
