Polka Dot Grasshopper Pie

The Grasshopper Pie gets its name from the vibrant green color, resembling the grasshopper insect, and the refreshing mint flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Polka Dot Grasshopper Pie

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

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 1 pint Mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 4 drop Green food coloring
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• as desired for garnish 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 pie dish.
2. In a separate bowl, soften the mint chocolate chip ice cream and stir in the green food coloring until well combined.
3. Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
4. Place the pie in the freezer and let it chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
5. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
6. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.