Description
This refreshing Grasshopper Pie features a creamy, mint-flavored filling with melted marshmallows and liqueurs set atop a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. It’s a no-bake, chilled dessert perfect for mint lovers seeking a light, airy, and indulgent treat, finished with a whipped cream topping and chopped Andes mints for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 15 Oreos, crushed
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 24 large marshmallows
- 2/3 cup half-and-half
- 2 Tablespoons crème de menthe liqueur (plus more to taste)
- 2 Tablespoons crème de cacao liqueur
- Drop or two of green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chopped Andes Mints
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed Oreos with melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. Evenly press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Melt marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, combine marshmallows and half-and-half. Stir constantly until marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add flavor and color: Stir in crème de menthe and crème de cacao liqueurs. Add green food coloring if desired for a brighter color, mixing until evenly blended.
- Whip heavy cream: Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool slightly at room temperature. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into filling: Once the marshmallow mixture has cooled to room temperature, gently fold in the whipped cream to keep the filling light and airy.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the filling into the chilled crust, smooth the top with a spatula, cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the filling is fully set.
- Add topping: When set, top the pie with whipped cream if desired, piping or dolloping as preferred.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped Andes Mints over the whipped cream topping. Slice and serve the pie cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the liqueurs and add peppermint extract to taste.
- Ensure the marshmallow mixture is fully cooled to avoid deflating the whipped cream during folding.
- This pie is best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add green food coloring gradually to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Use heavy cream that is cold for easier whipping.
