Grasshopper Pie: Mint Chocolate Fluff 🍃🍫

This delightful Grasshopper Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any chocolate and mint lover. With its creamy mint filling and a crunchy chocolate crust, this pie is not only easy to make but also a showstopper for gatherings. It’s particularly refreshing served chilled, making it an excellent choice for warm evenings.

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 ½ cups of chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup of granulated sugar

For the filling

• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup of cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon of green food coloring (optional)
• ½ cup of mini chocolate chips

For the topping

• Whipped cream
• Grated dark chocolate or chocolate shavings
• Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust:

   • In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar.
   • Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.

2. Chill the crust:

   • Place the crust in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to set while you prepare the filling.

3. Make the filling:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
   • In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly mix in the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using). Blend until well combined.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Then, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.

🥄 Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much when you mix in the other ingredients; the fluffiness is key to a light pie!

4. Fill the crust:

   • Pour the mint filling into the prepared chocolate crust and spread it evenly.
   • Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

5. Chill the pie:

   • Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. Overnight is even better for full flavor development!

6. Serve:

   • Once set, add a generous layer of whipped cream on top, then sprinkle with grated dark chocolate or chocolate shavings and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

🧊 For an adult twist, you can add a splash of crème de menthe to the filling for extra flavor!

Variations

• Gluten-free: Use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust. The flavor profile will remain deliciously intact! 🌾
• Vegan: Substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream, and choose a plant-based sweetened condensed milk.
• Chocolate lovers: Incorporate chocolate syrup into the filling for an even richer flavor, and use chocolate chips in the crust.

This Grasshopper Pie will impress at any gathering, bringing a perfect blend of creamy mint and rich chocolate together in harmony! Enjoy your sweet creation! 🎉