Frozen Grasshopper Pie – A Simple, Retro Dessert

This is an old-time favorite dessert recipe that was handed down from Vicki’s mother.  There is no baking needed, but does need to freeze for several hours prior to serving.  Store leftovers in the freezer and dessert will be just a minute away!

Grasshopper Pie

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 10 oz. Marshmallow Fluff little more than half of a 18 oz. jar
  • 1-2 drops green food coloring optional
  • 5 Tbsp creme de menthe
  • 3/4  tsp  peppermint extract
  • 2 cup heavy cream whipped
  • Dark chocolate shavings for topping

Instructions

  • Crush the cookies using a food processor.        
  • Mix cookie crumbs with butter and press into a 9 inch pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix Marshmallow Fluff with food coloring, creme de menthe, and peppermint extract.
  • Fold in whipped cream.
  • Pour into pie pan and freeze for 6 - 8 hours.  Before serving, top with chocolate shavings.

Notes

Cover leftovers and put back in the freezer for another day.

 

 

 

 

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