Description
This Grasshopper Pie is a refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a chocolate Oreo crust and a light, minty mousse filling. Perfect for mint lovers, this pie combines instant vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and cool whip with peppermint extract and green food coloring for a festive, creamy treat. Topped optionally with chocolate curls, it’s an easy, family-friendly dessert that requires no oven time.
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 (not large size boxes)
- 3 cups (710 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz (226 g) 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 (28 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Hershey's chocolate bar (optional, for chocolate curls)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the Oreos finely using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Combine the crushed Oreos with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
- Make the pudding filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of heavy whipping cream according to package instructions until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip, mint extract, and green gel food coloring to achieve a bright minty green color. Mix well but gently to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the pudding mixture into the chilled Oreo crust. Smooth the top with a spatula to level the surface. Cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight so the filling fully sets and flavors meld.
- Prepare the topping: Before serving, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the pie as a decorative topping.
- Add chocolate curls (optional): For a finishing touch, use a vegetable peeler to shave curls from the Hershey’s chocolate bar and sprinkle them on top of the whipped cream prior to serving.
Notes
- Grasshopper pie is a no-bake mint pie that uses mint extract instead of alcohol, making it family-friendly.
- Use green gel food coloring for the best vibrant color without affecting the texture.
- Chilling time is essential for the pie to set properly; plan ahead.
- The optional chocolate curls add a nice texture and chocolate flavor contrast.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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
