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No-Bake Creamy Grasshopper Pie

A close-up slice of creamy, light green grasshopper pie with a dark chocolate crust and chocolate chip topping.
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Create this cool, creamy, and mint chocolate Grasshopper Pie without turning on your oven. This easy recipe uses a chocolate cookie crust and a fluffy, non-alcoholic mint filling, making it a perfect family-friendly dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping)
  • Shaved chocolate or extra cookie crumbs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the cream cheese base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract, mint extract, and green food coloring, if using.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate, clean bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
  4. Combine the filling: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined, keeping the filling airy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Assemble the pie: Pour the creamy mint filling into the chilled cookie crust and spread evenly.
  6. Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the filling is firm.
  7. Serve: Before serving this refreshing summer pie, garnish the top with shaved chocolate or extra cookie crumbs. Slice and enjoy your easy make-ahead dessert.

Notes

  • For an even richer chocolate flavor in the crust, use chocolate sandwich cookies and omit the butter if the crumbs hold together well enough.
  • If you prefer a slightly firmer filling, you can substitute 1 cup of the heavy whipping cream with 1 package of instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix, prepared according to package directions before folding into the cream cheese mixture.
  • This recipe is non-alcoholic; for an adult version, substitute 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream with Crème de Menthe liqueur.

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