Frozen Grasshopper Pie

The Grasshopper Pie was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s and gets its name from the vibrant green color resembling a grasshopper.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Frozen Grasshopper Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Mixing Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Green crème de menthe liqueur
• 0.25 cup Crème de cacao liqueur
• 2 drop Green food coloring
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. In a 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.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Gradually add the crème de menthe liqueur, crème de cacao liqueur, and green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well.
5. Fold in the whipped cream.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
7. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
8. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 36g

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.