This no-bake Easy Grasshopper Pie is creamy with hints of chocolate and mint. Great recipe for Christmas, St. Patrick's Day or any time of year, really!
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Alright friends, this is the last chocolate and mint dessert recipe I'm posting before all of the Easter fun begins! This EASY GRASSHOPPER PIE is a kid-friendly recipe (although you could add some Creme de Menthe for an adult version ;)), and if you're not a huge mint fan, not to worry. The mint isn't overpowering. I said the same thing about these cookies and these bars, because it's true - the chocolate/mint balance should be just that. . .balanced.
Andes Mints are my favorite kind of mint to use in desserts. They just melt in your mouth and before you know it. . .you've eaten 10-12. 🙂
So, I call this pie easy, because it is. I used a store-bought Oreo crust and then just filled it with some no-bake creamy goodness and added a couple drops of green food coloring to give it a festive look for St. Patrick's Day! There is no shame in using store-bought crusts. Don't let anyone ever tell you any different. We're all busy, but with a few shortcuts we can still make delicious desserts and meals.
If this is your first time visiting the blog, stick around because that's what we're all about here at Bitz & Giggles. Easy and delicious recipes.
I've been experimenting with a lot of dessert recipes lately and I'm still not sure what I'm going to make on St. Patrick's Day. Our friends are having us over for corned beef and cabbage. Terrie, if you're reading this, "Hold the cabbage, pass the beef and could you you make some of those carrots and parsnips again?" So, so good. We'll chat about the dessert and well. . .the green beer I think is a given. 😉
Whatever your plans are for St. Patrick's Day, I hope you spend it eating some good food around a table with great friends!
Easy Grasshopper Pie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding
- 8 ounce contained whipped topping (divided)
- 1 pre-made Oreo pie crust (9 inch)
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup Andes Mints (chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk and the pudding for about two minutes.
- Fold in half the container of whipped topping and the mint extract.
- In another bowl, add the remaining whipped topping and the food coloring.
- Spread over the pudding layer.
- Top with chopped candies.
- Cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours or until set.
Notes
- Proper Pudding Mixing: Ensure that the instant chocolate pudding is well mixed with the milk for about two minutes. This ensures that the pudding sets properly and provides a creamy texture to the pie filling. Be thorough in your whisking to avoid any lumps in the mixture.
- Gentle Folding Technique: When folding in the whipped topping and mint extract into the pudding mixture, use a gentle folding motion to preserve the airiness of the whipped topping. This helps maintain the light and fluffy texture of the filling, resulting in a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Chilling Time for Setting: Allow the pie to chill in the refrigerator for at least 3–4 hours or until set before serving. This chilling time allows the filling to firm up and set properly, ensuring that the pie slices hold their shape when served. Patience during this step will yield a perfectly cooked and delicious grasshopper pie.
Kathy
Your directions do not say where to add the mint extract. The chocolate pudding or the green whipped topping?
Sara
Sorry about that, Kathy! It should be added to the chocolate pudding layer.
Terrie
Consider the carrots/parsnips done, let's talk dessert soon. This looks yummy!!!
Sara
YAY!! I thought you might be reading this post! So excited about those veggies!
Jo-Anne
Sounds yummy