Check out this simple, no-bake, and perfectly chocolate mint mousse pie! If you love those mint truffle-type chocolates, then you will love this recipe! Addictively delicious. Only a handful of ingredients, and you can make it in just 15 minutes! If you've loved my Chocolate Mousse Pie or my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, you know you're in for a treat!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Very easy, no-bake recipe for a grasshopper mousse pie!
- Silky smooth mousse filling with an Oreo pie crust!
- Not made with alcohol or crème de cacao.
- Smooth chocolate mint flavor that's perfect for Thanksgiving and St. Patrick's Day alike!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Heavy Cream - aka...heavy whipping cream. If you want to substitute cool whip for fresh whipped cream, you can. You will need 2 (8oz) containers.
- Crème De Menthe Extract - I have found this extract to go by just "Mint Extract" as well as "Spearmint Extract." Sometimes the extract name varies by brand. However, please note this is not the same mint as peppermint extract.
- Mint Oreos - The Oreo pie crust for this recipe is made from the mint crème filled Oreos. You can use regular Oreos; however, the mint filling definitely adds to the pie. If you choose to use regular Oreos, you will need to add 2 additional tablespoons of butter to the crust to make it hold together.
- Andes Mint Chips - If you can't find a bag of these chips, you can always just buy a box of regular Andes mints and chop them up.
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How to Make Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
- Crush the mint Oreos in a food processor into fine crumbs.
- Press some crumbs in your hand to see how well they hold together. With these particular Oreo cookies, sometimes I need to add a tablespoon of butter to the crumbs, and sometimes I don't. If you need to add a little butter, do so now.
- Press the cookie crumbs on a 9-inch pie plate to make the mint chocolate crust.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, pour ½ cup heavy cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Microwave in 20 to 30-second intervals just until the chips are melted enough to whisk smooth.
- If you get them too hot, they may scorch, but will for sure take forever to cool.
- Cool the smooth chocolate mixture to room temperature.
- To cool faster, pop it in the fridge or freezer, stirring here and there, keeping an eye on it so it only cools but doesn't get cold.
- Whisk in 2 teaspoon Mint or Crème De Menthe Extract.
- In a deep bowl or measuring cup, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and ⅛ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- For more instructions on whipping cream, see this How to Make Whipped Cream article.
- FOLD the melted mint chocolate into the whipped cream to make the creamy mint filling.
- Check out this video on How to Fold if you're not sure how.
- Spread evenly over the Oreo crust.
- Chill for 6 hours before serving.
- Whip the remaining ½ cup of cream with ⅛ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to garnish your pie slices with.
- Sprinkle each slice with Andes mint chips and mint leaves as well!
- Chocolate shavings or chocolate curls also make delicious garnishes!
- Slice with a sharp knife that's been run under really hot water and quickly (but carefully) dried for a smooth cut.
Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
How long is this pie good?
3-4 Days stored in the fridge lightly covered with plastic wrap.
What flavor is grasshopper?
It's a smooth chocolate mint. It's originated from a popular drink with a green color made from crème de menthe and crème de cacao.
Why is it called grasshopper pie?
The flavor mimics the popular dinner drink, the grasshopper cocktail.
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Grasshopper Pie
Check out this simple, no-bake, and perfectly chocolate mint mousse pie! If you love those mint truffle-type chocolates, then you will love this recipe! Addictively delicious. Only a handful of ingredients, and you can make it in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 20 Mint Oreos
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Mint or Crème De Menthe Extract
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ⅛ Cup Powdered Sugar
Garnish:
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ⅛ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Additional mint Oreos or Andes Mint Baking Pieces
Instructions
- Crush mint Oreos in a food processor. (see note)
- Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl or microwavable container, pour ½ cup Heavy Cream over 1 cup chocolate chips and ¼ teaspoon Salt.
- Microwave in 20-30-second intervals to melt the chocolate chips enough to whisk smooth. (See note)
- Cool to room temperature.
- Whisk 2 teaspoon of mint of crème de menthe extract into the melted chocolate.
- Set aside.
- In a deep bowl, whip 1 Cup of heavy cream and ⅛ cup powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- Spread over the crust.
- Chill for 6 hours.
- To garnish, whip the remaining ½ cup of heavy cream with ⅛ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla to stiff peaks.
- Spoon or pipe onto each slice and sprinkle with Andes Mint Chips or additional mint Oreos.
Notes
- If the crust is too crumbly, add 1-2 Tbs of Butter to the crumbs in the food processor.
- If you heat the chocolate chips too much, the chocolate can scorch, and it will make it take forever to cool. To cool them faster, pop the bowl in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes, stirring here and there while keeping an eye on it so it cools but doesn't get cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 887IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg
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Toni
This is really impressive! Everyone at my house loved it!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
This looks so easy to make and I know everyone will love it too! Perfect Christmas flavours too!
Savita
This looks super amazing, going to give it a try.
Alisa Infanti
Whenever I hear a grasshopper recipe I always think of my grandmas favourite cocktail. This is just in pie form. Ha! Can't wait to try it.
Dannii
I have never heard of this before, but it looks creamy and delicious. I love any kind of mint dessert.
Greg
The kids love this!!!