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Minty Grasshopper Pie Recipe Dessert

Minty Grasshopper Pie

A classic no-bake dessert featuring a crisp chocolate biscuit crust and a light, fluffy mint-marshmallow filling. This vibrant green pie is perfect for holidays or as a refreshing treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 564

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Biscuit Crust
  • 300 g chocolate sandwich biscuits like Oreos
  • 85 g unsalted butter melted
For the Creamy Mint Filling
  • 250 g mini marshmallows or regular marshmallows, chopped
  • 120 ml whole milk
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/4 tsp green food colouring gel works best
  • 480 ml double cream well-chilled
For the Topping (Optional)
  • Extra whipped cream
  • Dark chocolate shavings or curls
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Crust: Place the chocolate sandwich biscuits into a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, pop them in a sturdy plastic bag and bash them with a rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a bowl and stir in the 85g of melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
  2. Form the Pie Base: Tip the buttery crumbs into a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish. Use the back of a spoon or the base of a glass to press the crumbs firmly and evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Place the crust in the freezer to firm up for 10-15 minutes while you make the filling.
  3. Melt the Marshmallows: In a medium saucepan, combine the mini marshmallows and the whole milk. Heat over a low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be patient here; if the heat is too high, the sugar can catch and burn.
  4. Flavour the Filling Base: Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract and green food colouring. Start with a small amount of colouring and add more until you reach your desired shade of minty green. Set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
  5. Whip the Cream: While the marshmallow base is cooling, pour the chilled double cream into a large bowl. Using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks. What works best for me is using a chilled bowl, as it helps the cream whip up faster and hold its shape better.
  6. Combine the Filling: Once the marshmallow mixture is completely cool (this is crucial!), gently fold in about a third of the whipped cream to lighten it up. Then, add the remaining whipped cream and fold carefully with a spatula until just combined. You want to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.
  7. Assemble and Chill: Pour the gloriously light mint filling into your chilled biscuit crust and spread it out evenly with your spatula. Cover the pie loosely with cling film (be careful not to let it touch the surface) and place it in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours, though overnight is even better.
  8. Decorate and Serve: Just before serving, you can decorate the pie with swirls of extra whipped cream, a generous scattering of dark chocolate shavings, and a few fresh mint sprigs. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

For the best texture, chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.