Grasshopper pie is a classic no-bake mint chocolate dessert made with a chocolate cookie crumb crust and a light, creamy filling. The filling combines mint and chocolate flavors in a smooth, mousse-like texture, all set in the freezer rather than baked. Once chilled, the pie slices cleanly and is served cold.
What draws people to grasshopper pie is the balance. The texture is rich without feeling heavy, and the filling stays soft and creamy rather than dense. Because it’s made ahead and served chilled, it’s easy to portion and reliable to serve when you’re ready.
Ingredients Overview
- 25 chocolate Oreos
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
Filling
- 7-ounces marshmallow creme (aka marshmallow fluff)
- ¼ cup crème de menthe liqueur
- 2 tablespoons crème de cacao liqueur
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2-4 drops green gel food coloring (optional)
Optional Garnish
- 1-2 finely crushed chocolate creme filled cookies
- Whipped cream
- Bottled chocolate sauce
Why This Pie Sets Without Baking
Grasshopper pie relies on a combination of structure and lightness rather than heat. Marshmallow creme provides body to the filling, helping it hold its shape once chilled without becoming firm or dense.
Whipped cream keeps the texture airy, while freezing gives the pie just enough firmness to slice cleanly. The result is a filling that feels soft and creamy when eaten, not frozen solid.
What the Texture Should Be Like
The finished pie should feel light and smooth, with a fluffy, mousse-like consistency. It holds its shape when sliced but softens easily as you eat it, without any icy or hard texture. Each bite should feel creamy and balanced rather than heavy.
Alcohol & Flavor Notes
Traditional grasshopper pie is flavored with crème de menthe and crème de cacao, which give the filling its signature mint and chocolate profile. While these ingredients do contain alcohol, the finished pie does not taste alcoholic. Alcohol-free versions of grasshopper pie also exist for those who prefer them.
Freezing, Serving, and Storage
This pie is frozen to set and served chilled. Letting it sit briefly at room temperature helps ensure clean slices. Grasshopper pie stores well in the freezer, making it a dependable make-ahead dessert that’s ready when needed.
For a beautiful presentation, top each slice with whipped cream , chocolate shavings, or a drizzle homemade hot fudge sauce. Garnishing with cookie crumbles, chocolate shavings or fresh mint leaves also add a nice crunch.
More Mint Pie Recipes
Grasshopper pie is one of those desserts that has long evoked a sense of nostalgia. Originally popularized in the 1950s, this pie has stood the test of time — and for good reason. As it’s been passed down through the years, each generation adds their own special touch.
More Mint Desserts
- Made with a moist chocolate cake, this Mint Chocolate Poke Cake is a must-try for fans of minty desserts. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion.
- This no-bake Mint Oreo Dessert is layered with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy mint filling, and luscious topping — meaning you’ll enjoy the flavors of mint and chocolate in every bite.
- Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Mint Cheesecake — featuring a rich and creamy mint-flavored filling over a decadent chocolate cookie crust.
- Our Grasshopper Fudge captures the essence of a no bake grasshopper pie recipe in an easy, indulgent treat.
Grasshopper Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 25 chocolate creme filled cookies, Oreo brand used
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Filling
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme, also known as marshmallow fluff
- ¼ cup crème de menthe liqueur
- 2 tablespoons crème de cacao liqueur
- 2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
- 2 to 4 drops green gel food coloring, optional (for a darker green colored pie filling)
Optional Garnish
- 1 to 2 chocolate creme filled cookies, finely crushed
- Whipped cream
- Bottled chocolate sauce
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pulse the chocolate cookies in a food processor for 1-2 minutes or until finely ground.
- Add the melted butter and pulse again until fully combined and the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the chocolate cookie mixture evenly into a 9-inch, freezer safe, pie plate to form a crust. Use the flat bottom of a small glass, or dry measure cup, to create a tightly packed crust on the bottom, and up the sides of the pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely at room temperature while you prepare the filling.
Filling
- Add the marshmallow creme to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds to warm slightly making it easier to stir. Be sure to scrape all the creme out of the container to use. It will be thick and sticky.
- Stir in the crème de menthe and crème de cacao liqueurs until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whip the heavy cream, with a hand mixer on high speed, for 3-4 minutes or just until stiff peaks form. Start the mixer on low and gradually build to high to avoid splashing the heavy cream all over the counter when beginning to whip.
- Add the marshmallow creme mixture to the bowl of whipped cream along with 2-4 drops of the optional green gel food coloring. Gently fold together until no streaks of green or white remain and the filling is a uniform color and consistency. It should be light and fluffy.
- Spoon the mixture into the cooled cookie crust and spread to an even thickness being careful not to deflate the fluffy texture of the filling too much.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed cookies if desired and freeze for 6 hours, up to overnight, or until the filling has firmed up enough to easily slice and serve.
Notes
- If using the optional green gel food coloring, start with 2 drops and add more if desired for a darker green colored pie filling. If no food coloring is added, the filling will be a pale green color from the crème de menthe addition.
- A store bought 9-inch chocolate cookie crust can be used in place of making your own crust for an even easier to make grasshopper pie.
- For clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe dry then slice. Repeat as needed.
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