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Creamy Grasshopper Pie Recipe with Chocolate Cookie Crust Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy minty dessert featuring a creamy grasshopper filling with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, perfect for gatherings and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20–25 cookies; Oreo or similar, filling removed)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur (or peppermint extract as substitute)
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush chocolate cookies finely using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and sugar until evenly combined; mixture should feel like wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
  4. Chill the crust in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
  8. Add creme de menthe liqueur and green food coloring, folding gently until evenly combined.
  9. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula; tap pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow filling to firm and flavors to meld.
  11. Slice carefully with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts; garnish with shaved chocolate or crushed cookies if desired.

Notes

Soften cream cheese to room temperature overnight for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing whipped cream to prevent it from turning dense or buttery. Chill pie at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. For gluten-free crust, use gluten-free chocolate cookies. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and whipped cream with dairy-free alternatives and use peppermint extract instead of liqueur.

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