Fluffy Grasshopper Pie
Grasshopper pie gets its name from the bright green color, resembling the color of grasshoppers.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Green creme de menthe liqueur
- 0.75 cup White creme de cacao liqueur
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 drop Green food coloring
- 1.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, green creme de menthe liqueur, white creme de cacao liqueur, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the liqueur mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.