Chocolate and mint flavors are the driving force in this grasshopper pie recipe. And the best news is that with only six ingredients, the dessert very simple to make! If you prep this pie for St. Patrick\u2019s Day or as a nod to the nostalgic grasshopper cocktail, your family will be absolutely convinced you bought it at a bakery.<\/p>\n
Our grasshopper pie recipe is so easy because it relies on a premade chocolate-crumb crust and folds in store-bought chocolate-covered mint cookies. Nearly everyone loves chocolate-mint desserts. This pie is particularly fluffy and offers a refreshing aftertaste, thanks to the explosion of mint flavors.<\/p>\n
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the milk until smooth. Next, beat in the food coloring. Coarsely crush 16 cookies, and stir into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in the whipped topping and spoon the filling into the crust.<\/p>\n
Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> To really nail the chocolate-mint flavor, use regular Oreo cookies and mint Oreo cookies instead of chocolate-covered mint cookies.<\/p>\n
Cover the pie and freeze it overnight. Remove the pie from the freezer 15 minutes before serving and garnish with the remaining cookies.<\/p>\n
This grasshopper pie recipe is meant to be frozen, so freeze any leftovers for up to a week.<\/p>\n
Grasshopper pie needs about 12 hours in the freezer to firm up, but be sure to freeze the pie without the cookie garnish on top. You can always add that when you\u2019re ready to eat. Cover the pie with a pie lid or a sheet of aluminum foil to keep it from absorbing off flavors from the freezer. Use it within a week to prevent freezer burn.<\/p>\n
Since this is a frozen pie, make it at least 12 hours ahead of time so the pie will firm up.<\/p>\n
One of our favorite no-bake pie recipes<\/a>, grasshopper pie is typically made with a chocolate crumb crust. You can buy a store-bought pie crust or make a homemade version by combining ground chocolate crumb wafers with sugar and butter. For a fun twist, make a similar pie crust with graham crackers or another type of cookie, like Oreo pie crust<\/a>.<\/p>\n
You can if you make a gluten-free crust! Try our gluten-free pie crust recipe<\/a> for a traditional pie crust.<\/p>\n
A few sprigs of fresh mint would look nice on top of this pie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the minty treats for our family, since we’re never satisfied with just one slice. \u2014LouCinda Zacharias, Spooner, Wisconsin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8038,"featured_media":2068636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,306910,304423,304328,306936,306361,304288,305487,304338,304180,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,304348,304268,304193,303991,306336,304350,324623,304463,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308500,309906,308821,308988,308984,308481,309934,340265,259620,310796,308992,309462,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,309000,259483,309541,308515,312199,309001,309177,308870,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343451],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Zucchini Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/zucchini-onion-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Zucchini-Onion-Pie_EXPS_FT24_158875_LH_0822_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple 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Delicious as made. Not too minty, just the right balance.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTurtle"},"reviewBody":"Sounds great. Since I live alone, I will buy the smaller pie crusts and fill those so it will be easier for me to share with my friends and neighbors Think I will also use either the thin mints or the Girl Scout cookies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"This pie was delicious! I made it for some nursing home patients for St. Patrick's say. It was was very easy to make. I did add a bit of mint extract and I used a mixture of mint oreos and regular oreos instead of the cookies suggested. Two batches filled 3 store bought oreo crusts perfect. It Was a bit messy to cut and melted if sat out too long. Next time I will cut back on the milk so it sets better. Overall very good pie. It was a hit. I would definitely make it ag again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"jlrb The recipe is simple and clear- the chocolate crust mentioned in the ingredients is a purchased pie crust- needing no instructions. The recipe indicates dividing the 24 cookies (16 mixed into the cream cheese and the remainder crumbled on top of the pie)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTooth"},"reviewBody":"My daughter loves it when I use thin mints for this pie. It's delicious! ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanRing"},"reviewBody":"This was very easy to make and it tastes delicious! I only used an 8 oz container of whipped topping and I still couldn't fit the whole filling into the crust. I also used Girl Scout thin mint cookies. Would definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious and easy I made just as directed. Jlrb the ingredients clearly lists a chocolate crust.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeController"},"reviewBody":"Great easy recipe... Adding a dash of mint extract is also good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"This was simple to make and very flavorful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Mine is in the freezer right now, serving it up tomorrow! Does not require much ingredients, easy to make. No bake. With this recipe you could easily make 2 pies with it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCactus"},"reviewBody":"I made this for Christmas, and everyone LOVED it! The recipe actally filled TWO 9\" pie pans easily.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCandy"},"reviewBody":"Really easy to make and tasted delicious!!!!!! This was the perfect cool treat on a hot day! I couldn't find a pack of 24 mint-choccolate cookies at our grocery store and instead bought a 15 cookie pack and just skipped putting the cookies on the top. I also substituted 2 cups of whipped cream for the whipped topping and it was divine!!! We will be making this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeWeights"},"reviewBody":"Quick to make and very tasty. I crushed some extra cookies and sprinkled them on top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"20161","romance_copy_dek":"Looking for a grasshopper pie recipe to wow your guests? 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