Sweet and minty, creamy and light, this grasshopper pie melts right in your mouth! This version of mint-flavored pie is alcohol-free, no-bake, and only requires 7 ingredients to make.
Why this recipe works
Grasshopper pie is a fun twist on the classic grasshopper cocktail that’s full of mint chocolate-flavored goodness. Though many recipes typically call for crème de menthe (a mint-flavored liqueur), we’re swapping out the alcohol with peppermint extract and a touch of green food coloring. Make this oreo sprinkled pie for your holiday dessert table whether it be on Christmas, Thanksgiving, or St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CRUST – The crust is made with chocolate graham crackers that are crushed and mixed with butter. Graham cracker crusts are one of our favorite bases for pies and desserts. If you prefer, you can certainly substitute the chocolate graham cracker crust with an Oreo cookie crust like we did in our mint chocolate lasagna.
FILLING – Marshmallows, heavy cream, peppermint extract, green food coloring, and a bit of crushed Oreos go into the filling. The green food coloring is optional but really makes this pie stand out (this is what makes it green). We use regular Oreos, but you can use mint flavored Oreos if desired.
How to Make Grasshopper Pie
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Mix melted butter and chocolate graham cracker crumbs. Press into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate. Place in freezer.
- Using a double broiler, melt marshmallows and 2/3 cup heavy cream, stirring frequently. Once melted, remove from heat and add peppermint extract and green food coloring if desired. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
- With an electric mixer beat 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture. Fold in 3/4 of the crushed Oreos and reserve 1/4 of them for topping.
- Pour mixture into crust. Sprinkle top with remaining crushed Oreos. Place back in freezer for at least two hours before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Yes, as called for in the recipe instructions, you will need to freeze grasshopper pie to help it set. It can be served straight from the freezer and tastes best chilled or frozen. Though we haven’t tried freezing this pie for more than 3-4 days, it should keep in the freezer for about 2 months properly stored in either an air-tight container or wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
Absolutely! You can make grasshopper pie a few days in advance and store it in the freezer until you are ready to serve. You can wrap it while still in the pie plate a few times with plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. No need to let it thaw before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Grasshopper pie can be topped with a layer of homemade whipped topping or Cool Whip, but leaving it as is with some crushed Oreos does the trick just as well! This is one of those pies that tastes best when chilled or even frozen. Other topping ideas include chopped Andes mints, crumbled chocolate graham crackers, or chocolate shavings.
More Mint Chocolate Recipes
- Mint Chocolate Lasagna
- Chocolate Mint Brownies
- Oreo Thin Mint Shooters
- Mint Chocolate Popsicles
- Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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Grasshopper Pie
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Filling
- 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2/3 cups heavy cream for mashmallow mixture
- 1 cup heavy cream for whipped cream
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring optional
- 12 Oreos crushed. regular or mint flavored
Things You’ll Need
Instructions
- Mix melted butter and chocolate graham cracker crumbs. Press into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate. Place in freezer.
- Using a double boiler, melt marshmallows and 2/3 cup heavy cream, stirring frequently. Once melted, remove from heat and add peppermint extract and green food coloring if desired. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
- With an electric mixer, beat 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture. Fold in 3/4 of the crushed Oreos and reserve 1/4 of them for topping.
- Pour mixture onto crust. Sprinkle top with remaining crushed Oreos. Place back in freezer for at least two hours before serving.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- You can buy graham crumbs directly from the store or you can crush whole graham crackers by placing them in a food processor. If you do not have a food processor, you can also place graham crackers in a large ziptop bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on June 6, 2009 and has since been updated with a new recipe as well as new photos and expert tips.
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Cassandra says
It is tradition in my family that I make this desert every year, and this year I had lost the recipe and couldn't seem to find another recipe that did use marshmallow whip :( . No offense to anyone buy I find marshmallow whip gross. Anyway I made um real whip cream to top it with made with honey instead of powdered sugar and I added a little bit of creme de menth to the whip cream instead of vanilla extract, and it was fabulous
Dali says
I will sure try this!!! My fav Ice cream is Chocolate mint so I can just imangine what a little bit of each would taste together!!!
Sweet and Savory says
In this hot weather, this looks like it would cool us off just by looking at it.
I used to make something similar but not in years. I have to add this to the list of "to do's".
Sweet and Savory says
In this hot weather, this looks like it would cool us off just by looking at it.
I used to make something similar but not in years. I have to add this to the list of "to do's".
Pamela says
It looks like summer on a plate! Cooking Light had a version a number of years ago that we just loved! Thanks for reminding me of that!
Cakelaw says
This looks delicious Amanxda. It is something I have heard of but never tasted. Creme de menthe is a "lost liqueur" – not many people seem to drink it anymore. But to make this gorgeous pie alone, I think it would be great to have in the cupboard.
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
Amanda,
Thanks for posting this! This used to be a standard dessert in our family (waaaaay back when) and it was always was a big hit to take to get togethers. I am going to have to make one soon!
Ingrid says
This looks lovely. I haven't ever had grasshopper anything.
Btw, I too like when a recipe gives times. I do the same and set a timer.
~ingrid
Amanda says
Melody – tempering really is easy, go for it!
Thank you Debbie and Delectable Dining!
Justin – With all your experience in the culinary field I am surprised too! LOL
Thank you 5 Star Foodie and Jacque!
Megan – I agree completely, waiting is very hard! ;)
Kayte – What a fun memory! LOL Silly kids :)
Chef Fresco says
Thanks for stopping by our site! I like the idea of lemon curd w. angel food cake. Your grasshoper pie looks delicious!
Kayte says
I remember my mom used to make this is the 60s and 70s! She would serve it at card group and she would make us little ones in little tart pans (mine without chocolate, of course) and we just loved it. We didn't know it didn't have alcohol in it, we thought it was the same as the grown up one, so my brother would always pretend he was drunk after he ate it…LOL. Kids! Thanks for the memories…your pie looks absolutely gorgeous.
Jacque says
Oh boy, does that ever sound good. And it looks so chic too.
How nice that the times were included along with the visual clues. Sometimes its so hard to tell.
Megan says
Tempering eggs isn't the hard part – waiting overnight for the pie is!
5 Star Foodie says
Oh, wow, this just looks absolutely heavenly! I Love the mint flavored desserts and would just love this pie!
Justin says
i think my heart just stopped. i love chocolate chip mint ice cream, and so now i'm wondering why i've never made a dessert like this before.
Delectable Dining says
This looks so good! One of my favorite desserts!
Debbie says
I had this pie years ago. I would love to try it again. Yours looks absolutely perfect! Great job Amanda!!!
Melody says
This is my favorite dessert ever! I am a complete sucker for chocolate and mint. Your pie looks great and I need to learn how to temper eggs sometime in my life. Why not now?!?!