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Classic Grasshopper Pie with Mint Extract – No-Bake Chocolate Crust Dessert
Dolce Flav
8
20 minutes
Mint
This refreshing Grasshopper Pie combines a crisp, chocolatey cookie crust with a fluffy, mint-infused mousse filling for a no-bake treat that's as visually striking as it is delicious. The chocolate crust provides a rich base, while the mint extract–flavored mousse remains light and airy. Simply press the crust into your pie plate, whip up the minty cream filling, pour it in, and chill until firm—a quick and elegant dessert perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp mint extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Optional: green food coloring
Optional garnish: chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Directions
Create a crispy chocolate crust – Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form a compact crust that holds its shape.
Beat the cream cheese – In a mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and mint extract until the mixture is perfectly smooth and minty.
Add the green hue (optional) – For an eye-catching presentation, add a drop or two of green food coloring and mix until the color is uniform.
Whip the heavy cream – In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. This step ensures your mousse will be light, airy, and hold its structure.
Combine mousse filling – Gently fold the whipped cream into the mint-flavored cream cheese mixture until fully blended and mousse-like.
Fill and set – Spoon or pour the mint mousse into the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm and sliceable.
Decorate before serving – Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chips to add texture and visual appeal just before serving.