Description
A refreshing and creamy Grasshopper Pie featuring a rich Oreo crust, mint-flavored vanilla pudding filling, and topped with homemade whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh mint leaves. This no-bake dessert is perfect for mint lovers and requires chilling time to set to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 14.3 oz package Oreos
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.94 oz each; cheesecake flavored pudding can be used)
- 3 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- Mint green gel food coloring, as needed
Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 dark chocolate bar
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Add Oreo cookies to a blender or food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl, add melted butter, and mix until evenly combined.
- Form crust: Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9- or 10-inch pie pan, leaving about 1 inch from the top. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to compact the crust evenly. Chill the crust in the refrigerator until ready to fill.
- Make the filling: Disregard pudding box instructions. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix with 3 cups of heavy whipping cream and beat with an electric mixer until very thick and creamy.
- Add Cool Whip and flavoring: Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined. Add mint extract and a few drops of green gel food coloring, mixing on low speed until color is evenly distributed. Add additional drops for desired green hue.
- Fill the pie: Spread the mint pudding filling evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours to set.
- Prepare the topping: Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to chill. Remove and add cold 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Create chocolate shavings: Warm the dark chocolate bar in the microwave for 5-7 seconds to soften slightly. Use a vegetable peeler along the edge to create chocolate curls or shavings.
- Assemble toppings: Spoon the whipped cream evenly over the set pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves for a decorative and flavorful finish. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use cheesecake-flavored pudding for a slightly richer filling flavor if desired.
- Adjust green food coloring to achieve preferred mint shade.
- Thorough chilling is crucial for the pie to set properly before serving.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used in place of Cool Whip for a fresher taste.
- Chocolate shavings add texture and visual appeal but can be omitted for simplicity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grasshopper Pie, Mint Pie, No Bake Dessert, Oreo Crust, Mint Pudding, Cool Whip, Chocolate Garnish
