Best Ibbys Grasshopper Pie Recipes

EASY GRASSHOPPER PIE

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This pie has become a Christmas classic in our family. Although now, I make it throughout the year! -Melissa Sokasits, Warrenville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
2-3/4 cups whipped topping, divided
1 package (4.67 ounces) Andes mint candies, chopped, divided
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup whipped topping. Fold in 3/4 cup of the mint candies. Spoon into crust., Place remaining whipped topping in another bowl. Fold in extract and, if desired, food coloring. Spread over pudding mixture; top with remaining candies. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRASSHOPPER PIE II

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This fluffy pie contains creme de menthe and creme de cacao.

Provided by Celia

Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
½ cup evaporated milk
32 large marshmallows
6 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
¼ cup white creme de cacao
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 drops green food coloring
⅛ cup grated semisweet chocolate
¼ cup crushed peppermint hard candies

Steps:

In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk and marshmallows. Stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted. Chill until mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.
Slowly pour creme de menthe and creme de cacao into marshmallow mixture while stirring constantly. Continue to stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Pour whipping cream into a large chilled mixing bowl. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Whip cream until stiff. Gently fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture.
Spread mixture into pie crust. Chill overnight before serving. Garnish each slice with shaved chocolate and crushed peppermint if desired. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 247.6 mg, Sugar 34.2 g