Baptist Grasshopper Pie

The Baptist Grasshopper Pie gets its name from the combination of mint and chocolate flavors, which resemble the colors of a grasshopper insect.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 280 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Baptist Grasshopper Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Chilling Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Pie Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Unflavored gelatin
• 0.5 cup Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 5 drop Green food coloring
• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Crème de menthe liqueur
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• as needed for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
3. In a saucepan, heat the gelatin mixture over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
5. In another large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the crème de menthe liqueur, mint extract, and green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
6. Gradually add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth.
7. Fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
8. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
10. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
11. Enjoy your delicious Baptist Grasshopper Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.