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This frozen grasshopper pie delivers that retro mint chocolate vibe in the most delicious way. The filling freezes up smooth, creamy and a little fluffy thanks to the marshmallow fluff and whipped cream, so it has more of a mousse-style texture than a typical frozen pie. The mint Oreo crust gives it a rich chocolate base with a bit of crunch, and the creme de menthe gives the whole pie that cool green mintiness that makes every slice of this sweet grasshopper pie such a classic.
Why You’ll Love It
Grasshopper pie is a frozen mint chocolate dessert with a creamy mousse-like filling, a dark cookie crust and a satisfying, cool mint finish.
Classic mint chocolate flavor: The filling has a cool mint taste with a light chocolate note that works well with the dark cookie crust.
Soft frozen texture: The pie freezes firm enough to cut, but the filling still has a creamy, airy bite.
Fits holiday dessert tables: The green filling makes it a natural pick for a St. Patrick’s Day dessert.
Also try my coconut cream pie, blueberry cream pie, cannoli pie and, my current favorite dessert, this delicious Boston cream pie.
No Bake Grasshopper Pie Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Mint Oreo cookies: These make the crust and add both chocolate plus mint flavor.
Butter: This binds the cookie crumbs so the crust packs into the pie plate.
Cream cheese: This adds body to the filling and keeps the texture from being too fluffy or loose. Always use the full-fat brick variety. The spreadable kind in the tub is too soft and won’t allow the pie to set properly.
Marshmallow fluff: This gives the pie its sweet, whipped texture and helps create that soft frozen interior.
Green creme de menthe: This gives the filling its mint flavor plus pale green color.
Creme de cacao: This adds a light chocolate note that rounds out the mint.
Heavy whipping cream: Whipped cream lightens the filling and gives it more lift.
How to Make Grasshopper Pie
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Make the crust: Crush the mint Oreo cookies with melted butter in a food processor or blender until you have fine crumbs, then press them into the pie dish.
Chill the crust: Refrigerate or freeze the crust to firm it up before adding the filling.
Mix the base: Beat the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, creme de menthe plus creme de cacao until smooth.
Add color: Stir in green food coloring if you want a brighter green filling.
Whip the cream: Beat the heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl to stiff peaks.
Fold together: Fold the whipped cream into the mint mixture gently so the filling keeps its airy texture.
Fill the pie: Spoon the marshmallow mixture into the crust and smooth the top.
Freeze: Freeze the pie until firm.
The finishing touches: Garnish the frozen pie with an Oreo on each slice plus crushed cookies, whipped cream and/or chocolate syrup before serving, if liked.
Substitutions and Variations
Cookie crust swap: Regular chocolate sandwich cookies can replace mint Oreos in this frozen mint pie. Add a little mint extract if you want more mint flavor in the crust.
Marshmallow fluff swap: Melted marshmallows can replace the fluff, although the filling will be a bit denser. You will need a little over 10 ounces of regular marshmallows or 1 ½ ten-ounce bags of mini marshmallows.
Alcohol-free version: Replace the creme de menthe plus creme de cacao with 5 tablespoons of milk or simple syrup, 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract plus a tablespoon of chocolate syrup.
Garnish change: Use chocolate curls, extra cookie crumbs or whipped cream on top. You could save half a cup of the whipped cream, before folding it in, then pipe stars around the edges of the finished grasshopper pie for an extra fancy finish!
Serving Suggestions
With a hot drink: Pair a slice of pie with a pumpkin spice latte or Irish cream coffee.
For dessert: Enjoy it after any kind of meal from a seafood lasagna to gnocchi alla Sorrentina.
On St. Patrick’s Day: Serve grasshopper pie with St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookies. These St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes are tasty too!
How to Store
Make ahead: This is the perfect “day before” dessert. It needs at least 6 hours to firm up, so making it 24 hours in advance actually results in the best texture.
Freeze: This pie should be kept frozen. Keep the pie tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Thaw: Let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Top Tips
Use cold cream: Very cold cream whips better and gives you more volume.
Chill the bowl: A cold bowl helps the whipped cream thicken faster.
Fold gently: A light hand keeps the filling airy. When combining the whipped cream with the mint base, use a cut and fold motion. If you stir too vigorously, you’ll deflate the air and end up with a dense, heavy pie instead of a light, mousse-like one.
Warm the knife: Run the knife under warm water and wipe it dry between cuts.
Frozen Marshmallow Creme de Menthe Pie FAQs
The name comes from the grasshopper cocktail, which is made with creme de menthe and creme de cacao. The pie uses those same flavors in dessert form.
That usually happens when the whipped cream gets overmixed into the filling. Folding it in gently helps keep the texture lighter.
The green color usually comes from the creme de menthe. Some recipes also add food coloring for a brighter shade.
Grasshopper Pie Recipe
Grasshopper Pie
Equipment
- Pie Dish 9-Inch Deep Dish
- Food Processor or Blender
- Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 25 mint Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, ½ Stick, melted
For the Filling
- 8 Ounces cream cheese, softened
- 13 Ounces marshmallow fluff
- 3 Tablespoons green creme de menthe
- 2 Tablespoons creme de cacao
- green food coloring, optional
- 1 ½ Cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
Optional Garnishes
- Oreo cookies
- chocolate syrup
- whipped cream
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the mint cookies and melted butter together until the cookies reach a fine crumbly texture.
- Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
- Chill in the freezer or refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, creme de menthe, and creme de cacao together until smooth.
- Add green food coloring, if using, until the mixture is to your desired shade of green.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the marshmallow mixture with a silicon spatula until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Pie
- Pour the filling into the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the surface.
Freeze the Grasshopper Pie
- Freeze the pie for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until firm.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with additional cookies and whipped cream, if liked, just before slicing and serving.
Notes
Chill the bowl: A cold bowl helps the whipped cream thicken faster.
Fold gently: A light hand keeps the filling airy. When combining the whipped cream with the mint base, use a cut and fold motion. If you stir too vigorously, you’ll deflate the air and end up with a dense, heavy pie instead of a light, mousse-like one.
Warm the knife: Run the knife under warm water and wipe it dry between cuts.
Nutrition
Grasshopper pie has that familiar mint chocolate flavor with a texture that lands somewhere between mousse and frozen cheesecake. The filling is creamy and airy, while the crust adds a firmer chocolate base that gives the dessert a contrasting texture. It’s a great recipe to pick when you want a mint dessert with a richer texture than ice cream but a colder bite than a standard pie recipe.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
