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Grasshopper Pie

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

10 min

Pies & TartsMedium

Grasshopper Pie

Minty green chiffon filling in a chocolate cookie crust. Refreshingly delicious!

1Ingredients

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8
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 cup creme de menthe
  • 2 tbsp white creme de cacao
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Green food coloring

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix crumbs and butter; press into pie plate. Chill.

  2. 2

    Bloom gelatin in water.

  3. 3

    Beat yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick.

  4. 4

    Heat gelatin until dissolved; add to yolks.

  5. 5

    Stir in liqueurs and food coloring.

  6. 6

    Beat egg whites with remaining sugar.

  7. 7

    Whip cream; fold both into gelatin mixture.

  8. 8

    Pour into crust; chill 4 hours.

Baker's Tips

  • Use mint extract if you prefer non-alcoholic
  • Top with chocolate shavings