Description
Grasshopper Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring a rich Oreo cookie crust filled with a vibrant mint-flavored mousse. This creamy pie combines instant vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and cool whip, enhanced by mint extract and green coloring for a festive, refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 14.3 oz package Oreos (36 Oreos)
- 7 Tbsp (98g) unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz or 3.9 oz each)
- 3 cups (710 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz (226g) Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring (Kelly green gel recommended)
Topping
- 1 cup (236 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (28g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Hershey's chocolate bar (optional, for chocolate curls)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the 36 Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs into a bowl and stir in the melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the pudding filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the two boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups heavy whipping cream until thickened, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the 8 oz of thawed Cool Whip until fully combined. Add 1/2 teaspoon mint extract and green gel food coloring a drop at a time until you reach the desired shade of green, folding carefully to maintain airiness.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the mint pudding mixture into the chilled Oreo crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set and the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the topping: Just before serving, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie, creating an even, decorative layer.
- Add chocolate curls (optional): If desired, use a vegetable peeler to shave curls from a Hershey’s chocolate bar and sprinkle them over the whipped topping for a decorative finish and extra chocolate flavor.
- Serve: Slice and serve the Grasshopper Pie chilled. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Grasshopper pie is a no-bake mint pie with a mousse-like filling and Oreo crust.
- This recipe uses mint extract instead of alcohol, making it family-friendly.
- Chilling time is essential for the pie to set properly; overnight chilling is best.
- For a stronger mint flavor, you can adjust the amount of mint extract to taste.
- Use gel food coloring as it provides vibrant color without altering the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 451 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
