FROZEN GRASSHOPPER PIE

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When I first started experimenting with cream pies, this seemed like the right recipe to create for a house of chocolate lovers. I guessed right. This is more of an adult New Year's Eve pie, but some have made it for Christmas dessert-served after the kids have gone to bed! -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 22 wafers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup creme de menthe
2 tablespoons creme de cacao
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Maraschino cherries and additional whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and milk; cook and stir over medium-low heat 12-14 minutes or until smooth. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Stir in liqueurs and, if desired, extract., In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold in marshmallow mixture. Transfer to crust. Freeze 6 hours or until firm. If desired, top with cherries and additional whipped cream just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.