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Finished grasshopper pie recipe with creamy pastel-green mint mousse in a dark Oreo cookie crust.

Grasshopper Pie Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
This no-bake grasshopper pie pairs a crunchy Oreo cookie crust with an airy mint-chocolate marshmallow mousse. It takes about 15 minutes of active prep before chilling in the freezer until firm.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

  • Plastic bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • Food processor
  • Medium bowl
  • Pie pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large chilled mixing bowl
  • Cold whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
 

  • 16 Oreo Cookies Crushed (I used Double Stuf)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 13 Ounce Jar Marshmallow Fluff
  • ⅔ Cups Half and Half
  • 2 Tablespoons Creme De Menthe
  • 2 Tablespoons Creme De Cacao
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Green Food Coloring If Desired
  • Extra Oreo Crumbs If Desired

Instructions
 

  • Reduce the whole Oreos to fine crumbs with a rolling pin inside a sealed plastic bag, or pulse them in a food processor. The crumbs should look even, with no large cookie pieces that could weaken the crust.
  • Work the melted butter through the crumbs in a medium bowl, then firmly compact them across the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan with the flat bottom of a measuring cup. The finished shell should feel tightly packed rather than loose or sandy.
  • Stir the half-and-half and marshmallow fluff continuously in a medium saucepan over low heat until smooth, then take the pan off the burner and nest it in an ice bath until completely cool. The mixture should thicken as it cools, and the pan and filling should no longer feel warm before you continue.
  • Blend both liqueurs into the cooled marshmallow mixture, adding one to two drops of green food coloring if desired. The filling should have an even color without streaks, whether you leave it pale or tint it green.
  • Whip the heavy cream in a large chilled bowl with a cold whisk until it holds stiff peaks. Lift the whisk to check that the peak stands upright and the cream still looks smooth rather than grainy.
  • Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the cooled marshmallow mixture into the whipped cream, lifting from the bottom and turning the mixture over itself. Stop when the color looks uniform and the filling remains fluffy, without pockets of plain cream.
  • Transfer the mousse to the cookie shell, scatter extra Oreo crumbs over it if desired, and freeze for 2 to 3 hours. The filling should feel firm enough to hold a wedge rather than slump when cut.

Notes

Texture tip: Cool the heated marshmallow mixture completely in an ice bath before folding it into the whipped cream so the warmth does not deflate the airy mousse.
Ingredient tip: Pair green crème de menthe with white (clear) crème de cacao to keep the pastel-green color bright rather than brownish.
Serving tip: Let the frozen pie soften slightly before slicing, and use a warm, dry knife wiped clean between cuts for neat wedges.
Storage: Once firm, cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap and foil and store it in the freezer, as refrigerator storage will make the filling too soft.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Keyword grasshopper pie recipe, mint chocolate pie, no-bake mint pie, Oreo cookie crust pie