Description
Grasshopper Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert that beautifully combines refreshing mint and rich chocolate flavors. Its vibrant green color and fluffy whipped cream topping make it a show-stopping treat for any occasion, from summer picnics to birthday celebrations. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for sharing and will evoke sweet memories of childhood while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (9 inches)
- 2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 drops green food coloring
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Instructions
- If using a homemade crust, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed cookies with melted butter, press into a pie dish, and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Let the mint chocolate chip ice cream soften slightly before spreading it evenly over the cooled crust using a spatula.
- Add green food coloring, mixing until you achieve your desired hue.
- Spread homemade whipped cream on top, creating a fluffy layer.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup artistically over the whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg