MARSHMALLOW GRASSHOPPER PIE

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After a hearty meal, this refreshing pie hits the spot. I always make this festive treat whenever my son comes to visit; he loves to add sweet cherries on top. Cherries or not, the chocolate and mint are definitely meant for each other. -Sally Vandermus, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
35 large marshmallows
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons green creme de menthe
3 tablespoons clear creme de cacao
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

Line a 9-in. pie plate with foil; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, cream and shortening; cook over low heat until chips are melted. Stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pie plate; spread evenly over bottom and sides of plate. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the marshmallows, milk and salt; cook over low heat until marshmallows are melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. , Carefully remove foil from chocolate crust and return crust to pie plate. Fold whipped cream into filling; pour into crust. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.