Description
St. Patrick’s Day Grasshopper Pie is a festive no-bake dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. This eye-catching pie features a creamy mint filling nestled in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion, this delightful treat will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the pre-made chocolate cookie crust on a serving dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mint extract, and food coloring. Fold in half of the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Top with the remaining whipped cream.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg