Easy No-Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy No-Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These charming desserts feature a buttery chocolate cookie crust filled with a light and fluffy minty cream. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to make and guarantees smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 mini pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 chocolate cookies, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into mini tart pans or muffin tins to form an even layer.
- Make the filling: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, gradually adding powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in mint extract and green food coloring.
- Assemble: Spoon the mint filling into each cookie crust and smooth the tops. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For flavor variations, substitute mint extract with raspberry or lemon. Use gluten-free cookies for allergen-friendly options. Add chopped nuts or chocolate shavings on top for extra texture.