Grasshopper Pie With Creme De Menthe And Creme De Cacao
If you're a fan of chocolate and mint, then you're going to love this recipe for Grasshopper Pie with Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao. This delicious dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a family gathering to a dinner party with friends. It's easy to make and will have your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups of chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of Creme de Menthe liqueur
- 1/2 cup of Creme de Cacao liqueur
- 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, combine the chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until it's firm. Let it cool completely.
5. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, Creme de Menthe liqueur, and Creme de Cacao liqueur. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it's hot but not boiling.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until they're well combined.
7. Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
8. Add the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
9. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the gelatin until it's completely dissolved.
10. Add a few drops of green food coloring, if desired.
11. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until it's set.
12. Serve with whipped cream on top.
Variations
If you want to mix things up a bit, here are a few variations you can try:
- Use chocolate graham crackers instead of chocolate wafer crumbs for the crust.
- Swap out the Creme de Menthe for peppermint extract.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the filling.
- Make mini grasshopper pies by using a muffin tin instead of a pie dish.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert that's easy to make, then you can't go wrong with Grasshopper Pie with Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. So why not give it a try today?
