Mini Grasshopper Pies
These adorable Mini Grasshopper Pies offer a refreshing mint flavor paired with rich chocolate, served in individual portions for effortless enjoyment. Perfectly chilled and garnished, they create a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free Optional
Ingredients
25-30 cookies Crushed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
6 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter
8 ounces Softened Cream Cheese
½ cup Granulated Sugar
1 ½ cups Very Cold Heavy Cream
¼ cup Green Crème de Menthe
2 tablespoons White Crème de Cacao
½ teaspoon Mint Extract
2-3 drops Green Food Coloring
Chocolate Shavings or Mini Chocolate Chips For garnish
Fresh Mint Sprigs For garnish
Instructions
- Finely crush the chocolate sandwich cookies and mix with melted butter
- Press the crumb mixture into a muffin tin lined with paper or foil liners
- Chill the crusts in the refrigerator to set
- Beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth
- Whip the very cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form
- Fold in crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and optional mint extract
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined
- Spoon or pipe the filling into the chilled crusts
- Chill the pies for at least 4 hours or overnight to set
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and mint sprigs before serving
Notes
Mini Grasshopper Pies can be made alcoholic or non-alcoholic by substituting the liqueurs with milk and mint extract.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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