Pretty, Individual Grasshopper Pies For St. Patrick's Day
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No, there are no insects involved in grasshopper pie. We're not sure why this mint-chocolate pie obtained the name it did, but we do know that these mint-green miniature pies are a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The mason jars make it easy to transport the pie; simply screw on the tops and garnish the pies with whipped cream when you're ready to serve.
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Crush Oreo cookies to create the chocolate pie crust, and top each jar with a hefty scoop of minty, marshmallowy filling. Garnish the mason jars with a tall peak of whipped cream, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, and a mint leaf.
Individual Grasshopper Pies
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 bag Double Stuf Oreos
- 6 (8-ounce) mason jars
- 2 (7-ounce) jars marshmallow fluff
- 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
- 3 ounces crème de menthe
- 1-2 drops green food coloring
- 1 (6-1/2 ounce) can of Reddi-wip whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop Oreos in a food processor until finely ground. Spoon 3 tablespoons of ground Oreos into each mason jar. Use the back end of an ice cream scoop to firmly press and pack the cookie crumbs.
In a large bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip marshmallow fluff, Cool Whip, crème de menthe, and green food coloring together until well-combined. Set in freezer for 1 hour.
Spoon 3 ice cream scoops (about 3/4 cup) of grasshopper filling into each mason jar. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
When ready to serve, garnish each mason jar with whipped cream, 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips, and one mint leaf.