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No-Bake Grasshopper Pie (+Video) – The Nation Cook dinner


This No-Bake Grasshopper Pie recipe has an Oreo pie crust crammed with a creamy, minty inexperienced filling and topped with mini chocolate chips!

A DELICIOUSLY MINTY NO BAKE PIE

I’ve an timeless severe love for no bake recipes – they’re scrumptious and straightforward. I imply, make a crust, stir some substances collectively, after which let it set. In case you are a mint chocolate lover, then this pie is made for you! This no bake grasshopper pie is an absolute must-try. And if you’re in search of a inexperienced dessert to make for St. Patrick’s Day – that is the one!

a slice of grasshopper pie on a plate with a bite removed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S):

Can I exploit a store-bought pie crust?

Sure in fact! Simply buy a chocolate or Oreo cookie pie crust.

Why is it referred to as grasshopper pie?

Grasshopper pie is known as after the well-known inexperienced Grasshopper Pie drink that’s made with creme de menthe!

What can I exploit moreover mini chocolate chips?

You should not have to prime this pie with something. Nevertheless, a great substititue can be some chopped Andes creme de menthe sweets. Some shops now carry Andes mint baking chips.

Is it higher to meals coloring liquid, gel or meals coloring paste?

After making this a number of instances, I discovered I most well-liked the paste (Wilton’s Kelly Inexperienced) or a meals coloring gel over the liquid meals coloring.

Can I exploit peppermint extract as a substitute of mint extract?

No. You’ll not get the proper taste. Mint extract is a mixture of each peppermint and spearmint extracts giving it that distinctive creme de menthe taste.

Why do you spray the pie pan when the crust has butter in it?

There may be butter within the crust so technically you don’t must spray the pan, I simply discover it makes it a lot simpler to take away when it’s very chilly.

Can I exploit a store-bought Oreo pie crust?

Sure. Nevertheless, you might discover you’ve just a bit filling leftover.

Can grasshopper pie be frozen?

Completely! It makes it virtually like an ice cream pie. Simply ensure you cowl the pie nicely to guard towards freezer burn. It would final for as much as 3 months.

green grasshopper pie shown with a slice removed from the pie.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • Oreo cookies – it doesn’t must be title model. You may actually use the shop model model of Oreo cookies.
  • butter – you want butter right here, not margarine. The butter helps the crust to arrange whereas margarine is principally simply oil so it received’t arrange the best way it ought to. You should use wither unsalted or salted.
  • cream cheese – it must be softened to room temperature. Don’t unintentionally soften it within the microwave. If cream cheese isn’t totally softened, you’ll find yourself with a lumpy batter that you just’ll by no means get clean.
  • marshmallow fluff – some manufacturers name it marshmallow creme. It’s all the identical factor.
  • mint extract – not peppermint extract and never spearmint extract. Search for mint extract. It’s its personal particular taste that’s really a mixture of peppermint and spearmint flavors.
  • inexperienced gel meals coloring – gel meals coloring works finest. It doesn’t add extra liquid to the combination that may typically throw off the consistency of the pie. A shiny inexperienced coloration like Kelly Inexperienced works nice right here.
  • whipped topping – don’t neglect that it’s a must to thaw the whipped topping first. You purchase it frozen then stick it into the fridge to thaw in a single day. Don’t thaw on the countertop.
  • mini chocolate chips or creme de menthe (Andes) sweets – I often prime with mini chocolate chips however you may actually use chopped Andes sweets.
Oreo cookies, cool whip or whipped topping, mint extract, green food coloring, marshmallow fluff, butter, mini chocolate chips.

HOW TO MAKE GRASSHOPPER PIE:

Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray and put aside. Add Oreo cookies to a meals processor. Crush the Oreo cookies till finely floor.

collage of two photos: Oreo cookies in a food processor; fully crushed Oreo cookies in the processor.

Add the butter and pulse a number of instances to mix. Pour the crumb combination into the underside of the pie pan and press alongside the underside and sides. I discover that is best with the underside of a glass or small jar. Place into the fridge to chill and harden.

collage of two photos: melted butter added to crushed cookies in food processor; Oreo cookie crumbs pressed into a pie pan.

In a medium saucepan, soften the marshmallow fluff over medium-low warmth, stirring always till utterly melted. Take away from warmth and pour right into a bowl. Stir in mint extract and meals coloring. Put aside and permit to chill.

collage of two photos: melted marshmallow fluff in a sauce pan; green food coloring added to melted marshmallow fluff in a bowl.

In a separate giant bowl, beat the softened cream cheese till clean. As soon as the fluff combination has cooled utterly, pour it into the crushed cream cheese combination. Combine the cream cheese with the marshmallow fluff combination till mixed. Subsequent, fold within the whipped topping till mixed and no extra white steaks are left. Add extra meals coloring, if wanted, to succeed in your required coloration.

collage of three photos: beaten cream cheese in a bowl; green marshmallow fluff added to cream cheese; whipped topping added to cream cheese mixture in bowl.

Pour the combination into ready crust. Prime with mini chocolate chips.

collage of two photos: grasshopper pie filling added to Oreo pie crust; mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top of pie.

Refrigerate till agency for at the very least 4 hours (this step is tremendous essential!) Serve as soon as agency. Notice: You may even freeze this dessert to make it extra like an ice cream pie.

a fork holding up a piece of pie with a glass bottle of milk in the background.

CRAVING MORE RECIPES?

Initially revealed: July 2018
Up to date and republished: January 2024 (be aware: this recipe has been adjusted so as to add cream cheese in order that it’s much less delicate serve and slices simpler. If you need a really delicate set pie, simply don’t add the cream cheese.)

grasshopper pie in a pan that shows one slice removed.

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  • Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray and put aside. Notice: There may be butter within the crust so technically you do not have to spray the pan, I simply discover it makes it a lot simpler to take away when it’s extremely chilly.

  • Add the Oreo cookies right into a meals processor.

  • Crush the Oreo cookies till high quality.

  • Add the butter and pulse a number of instances to mix.

  • Pour the crumb combination into the underside of the pie pan and press alongside the underside and sides. Place into the fridge to chill and harden. I discover that is best with the underside of a glass or small jar.

  • In a medium saucepan, soften the marshmallow fluff over medium-low warmth, stirring always till utterly melted. 

  • Take away from warmth and pour into a big bowl. Stir in mint extract and meals coloring. Put aside and permit to chill.

  • In a separate giant bowl, beat the softened cream cheese till clean.

  • As soon as the fluff combination has cooled utterly, pour it into the crushed cream cheese combination. Combine the cream cheese with the marshmallow fluff combination till mixed.

  • Subsequent, fold within the whipped topping till mixed and no extra white steaks are left. Add extra meals coloring, if wanted, to succeed in your required coloration.

  • Pour the combination into ready crust.

  • Prime with mini chocolate chips.

  • Refrigerate till agency for at the very least 4 hours (this step is tremendous essential!) Serve as soon as agency. NoteL you may even freeze this dessert to make it extra like an ice cream pie.

  • Please seek advice from my FAQ’s (Often Requested Questions) and ingredient listing above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the commonest questions.

Course: Dessert

Delicacies: American

Energy: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fats: 15g | Sodium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g

“The Nation Cook dinner” isn’t a dietician or nutritionist, and any dietary info shared is an estimate. If calorie depend and different dietary values are essential to you, we advocate working the substances by way of whichever on-line dietary calculator you favor. Energy and different dietary values can differ fairly a bit relying on which manufacturers had been used.

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