No-Bake Grasshopper Pie
A no-bake grasshopper pie with a silky, mousse-like mint filling in a chocolate cookie crust — no marshmallows, no oven.
No-Bake Grasshopper Pie
A no-bake grasshopper pie with a silky, mousse-like mint filling in a chocolate cookie crust — no marshmallows, no oven.
This no-bake grasshopper pie skips the marshmallows — chocolate pudding mix folded with whipped cream sets into a silky, mousse-like mint filling in a chocolate cookie crust, with peppermint extract standing in for crème de menthe.
SERVINGS
Makes one 9-inch pieACTIVE TIME
10 minFULL TIME
2+ hours (including chill)INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Crushed chocolate cookies (such as chocolate graham crackers or non-filled chocolate cookies)
- 1 stick Unsalted butter (8 Tbsp), melted — more if needed; press a handful together and if it holds, you're good
- Pinch Fine sea salt
- 1 package Fancy Monkey Chocolate Pudding Mix (full package)
- 1¾ cups Cold whole milk
- ½ tsp Pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup Whipped cream, whipped
- Pinch Fine sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crust
Mix crushed chocolate cookies, melted butter, and salt until it holds together — press a handful and if it stays together, you're good. Add a little more butter if needed. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill while you make the filling. - Whisk
Add pudding mix to a medium bowl. Pour in cold milk and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. - Mint
Whisk in peppermint extract and salt. Taste — peppermint varies by brand, so start here and add a drop more only if needed. (Less is more.) - Chocolate chips
If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips so they're evenly distributed throughout the filling. - Fold in whipped cream
Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined. This lightens the filling and gives it a silkier, mousse-like texture. - Fill and set
Pour filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
TIPS
Go easy on the peppermint — a little goes a long way, and brands vary. Taste before you add more. The chocolate cookie crust acts as its own sweetener, so no extra sugar needed. For a Frozen Grasshopper, freeze instead of refrigerating — pull out 10 minutes before slicing and it'll eat like a mint chocolate ice cream pie. Keeps covered in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
FAQ
Grasshopper pie is a no-bake mint-chocolate icebox pie — a creamy mint filling in a chocolate cookie crust, named for the green grasshopper cocktail.
Yes — this version uses peppermint extract instead of creme de menthe, so it’s family-friendly and alcohol-free.
Yes — it freezes beautifully; serve it semi-frozen or thaw in the fridge for a softer slice.
Chocolate pudding mix folded with whipped cream sets the filling silky and mousse-like, skipping the fussy melted-marshmallow step.
At least 2 hours, or overnight, until sliceable.
