Grasshopper Pie
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Grasshopper Pie
Description
Grasshopper Pie begins with an Oreo cookie crust formed from crushed cookies mixed with melted butter pressed into a pie plate. This crust provides a firm, chocolatey base to hold the filling. The pie is then filled with mint chocolate chip ice cream and frozen to solidify.
The topping is a salted caramel sauce made by melting sugar until amber, then adding butter, cream, and sea salt to create a smooth, rich drizzle. Whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar is prepared separately and added just before serving.
When served, slices of the frozen pie are topped with salted caramel and a dollop of whipped cream, combining creamy, crunchy, minty, and sweet-salty flavors and textures for a layered dessert experience.
The notes suggest doubling the ice cream quantity to make a taller, mile-high pie, ideal for more servings or a more impressive presentation.
Ingredients
Asphalt Pie
- 24 Oreo cookies crushed
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1.5 quarts Ice cream mint chocolate chip
Salted Caramel Topping
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter sliced
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Asphalt Pie
- In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Stir until combined.
- Press the crust into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Fill with ice cream. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.
Salted Caramel Topping
- Heat the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom, until the sugar has melted into an amber liquid, about 5 minuites.
- Once the sugar has melted, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the cream. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
Whipped Cream
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream, and powdered sugar until they form stiff peaks.
- Remove the pie from the freezer. Drizzle caramel topping over each slice and add whipped cream.
Notes
- Increasing ice cream to double the amount creates a taller, more impressive pie.
- Freeze the pie well for at least 3 hours to ensure the ice cream is firm before adding toppings.
- Prepare the caramel sauce carefully, stirring the sugar constantly to avoid burning and achieve the correct amber color.
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks for the best whipped cream texture and appearance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 767 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 767kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 72g | 144% |
| Vitamin A | 1272IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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