Q1: What is crème de menthe? Is there an alcohol-free substitute?

Crème de menthe is a sweet, mint-flavored liqueur that comes in both a clear ("white") version and a green version. The green version provides the signature color for this pie. Yes, you can easily make a non-alcoholic substitute! Just use 1 teaspoon of pure mint extract and 3-4 drops of green food coloring in place of the 1/4 cup of liqueur.

Q2: Why do I have to use a springform pan? Can I use a regular pie plate?

You can absolutely use a regular 9-inch pie plate! The reason a springform pan is recommended is that its removable sides make it incredibly easy to release the frozen pie and present it whole on a platter, which results in extra beautiful, clean slices. If you use a regular pie plate, you will simply slice and serve it directly from the dish.

Q3: How long should the pie soften before serving?

Letting the pie sit at room temperature for about 15 to 20 minutes before you plan to slice and serve it is the key to the perfect texture. This allows the frozen mousse to soften just enough to become incredibly creamy and easy to slice, without it melting into a puddle.

Q4: Can I use a different kind of cookie for the crust?

Yes. While the classic choice is a chocolate sandwich cookie (like Oreos), you could also make a delicious crust from other crisp, dark chocolate cookies, like chocolate wafers or chocolate graham crackers, for a slightly different texture and flavor.

Q5: My whipped cream got stiff and grainy. What happened?

It sounds like you over-whipped the cream. For this recipe, you only want to whip the cream until it reaches "soft peaks" (the tip of the peak curls over when you lift the beaters). This keeps it soft and easy to fold. If you continue to beat it past "stiff peaks," the fat globules will start to clump together and separate from the liquid, eventually turning into butter

The Best Classic & Easy No-Bake Grasshopper Pie

Name: The Best Classic & Easy No-Bake Grasshopper Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 25 chocolate sandwich cookies; ½ cup butter, melted; 2 cups marshmallow fluff; ¼ cup creme de menthe liqueur; 2 cups whipping cream

The Best Classic & Easy No-Bake Grasshopper Pie

A classic no-bake frozen dessert, this Grasshopper Pie features a crisp, chocolatey crust made from crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. The light and airy mint-green filling is a simple mixture of marshmallow fluff, crème de menthe liqueur, and freshly whipped cream. The pie is poured into the crust, topped with reserved cookie crumbs, and frozen until firm, creating a cool and refreshing treat with a mint-chocolate flavor profile.

Author: Grace
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (includes freezing and softening time)
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Freezing, Mixing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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25 chocolate sandwich cookies
½ cup butter, melted
2 cups marshmallow fluff
¼ cup creme de menthe liqueur
2 cups whipping cream

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Instructions

Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Set aside 1/4 cup of the crumbs for garnish.
In a medium bowl, mix the remaining cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the marshmallow fluff and crème de menthe liqueur together until smooth.
In a separate chilled glass or metal bowl, beat the whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the marshmallow mixture until just combined.
Pour the filling into the prepared cookie crust and sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of cookie crumbs on top.
Freeze the pie until it is firm, for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, remove the pie from the freezer and let it soften at room temperature for about 20 minutes to make slicing easier.

Notes

This is a no-bake recipe, making it an excellent dessert for warm weather.
Using a chilled bowl and beaters will help the heavy cream whip up faster and achieve more volume.
A springform pan is recommended for easy removal of the finished pie.
This pie contains alcohol and is intended for adults. For a non-alcoholic version, mint extract and green food coloring can be substituted for the crème de menthe.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
Calories: 550-650
Sugar: 50-60 g
Sodium: 300-400 mg
Fat: 35-45 g
Saturated Fat: 22-28 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 55-65 g
Fiber: 1-2 g
Protein: 4-6 g
Cholesterol: 90-120 mg

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