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Grasshopper Mousse pie with a chocolate crust is an unexpected, super fun and delicious dessert. You can’t go wrong with After Eight Mints in the recipe. This is perfect for a touch of green on St. Patrick’s Day!Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies in pretty white ramekins with fresh mint leaves.

Growing up, my mom would often make Grasshopper pie for company, and like everything she made made, it was delicious and decadent.

I wasn’t exactly sure what all the ingredients were in my mom’s amazing Grasshopper pie. I knew how much she loved most Grasshopper desserts, After Eight Mint recipes, and recipes with Crème de Menthe, so I knew she would have approved of these Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies I made.

What’s in this recipe?

  • Oreos
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • Crème de Menthe – This is a sweet, mint-flavored alcoholic liquor.
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • After Eight mints
  • fresh mint

Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies in white ramekins, with one bite with Oreo cookie crust in a spoon.

My mom was an absolutely amazing cook who rarely, if ever, followed a recipe.

She created masterpieces from leftovers, and dishes often had many “secret ingredients.” Quite honestly, I’m not even sure she always knew what they were. 😉 

Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pie in a white rameking with a bite taken out of it, with mint leaf and chocolate mint.

There are a handful of recipes on Cooking On The Weekends that my mom has inspired — Ginger Applesauce, Meyer Lemonade, Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée are a few of them.

Inspiration for Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies

This Grasshopper Mousse is inspired from the pie my mom used to make.

A few white ramekins with Grasshopper Mousse Pies on a purple cloth.

It’s no coincidence that I’m sharing this green tinted, pretty dessert just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

More chocolate mint desserts:

I hope you love Grasshopper desserts as much as we do!

Enjoy every last bite!

Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies Recipe -- A three-ingredient, super delicious, minty mousse with a perfect chocolate crust, is a divine no-bake St. Patrick's Day dessert!

Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies Recipe

Valentina K. Wein
This super delicious, minty mousse with a perfect chocolate crust, is one of the best Grasshopper desserts, and it's lovely for St. Patrick's Day.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Refrigeration 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 476 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 Oreo cookies
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup green Crème de Menthe
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 After Eight mints
  • 8 fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Add the cookies to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and process until they're a fine crumb. Pour this mixture into a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the melted butter. Mix until it's evenly blended.
  • Evenly divide the cookie crust mixture among 8 (8-ounce) ramekins, and gently press it onto the bottom surface. Set aside on a baking sheet (for easy transportation around the kitchen).
  • Pour the heavy cream into a large, deep mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to whisk on high speed until medium to stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. (Do not over whip!)
  • Use a large spatula to fold in the Crème de Menthe and sweetened condensed milk. Fold until everything is evenly blended.
  • Spoon this mixture into the ramekins, directly over the crust, evenly dividing it among them. Use a small spatula, or the bottom of a spoon, to smooth the surface of each mousse.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
  • Just before serving, break up each of the After Eight mints into small pieces and garnish each one with them, and top them off with a mint leaf.
Keywords great for a dinner party, unique desserts, fun for St. Patrick's Day
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  4. Priya says

    I saw oreo cookies in the ingredient list and I’m drooling! My boy is a big fan of oreo cookies and I’m sure he will love this mousse pie <3

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  6. David says

    I have such an affection for grasshopper pie, too, and my source of that affection is also my mother. I will truly enjoy making this for a dinner party soon. I am a big fan of individual servings, as they look so beautiful when served.

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      • David Scott Allen says

        And your repost timing is perfect – I was just cleaning the hooch cabinet and found my bottle of Crème de Menthe… and my first thought was, “I need to make something with this.” I accidentally didn’t put this in my Paprika app last time, but will now! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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        • valentina says

          Yay! I hope you love it. Don’t know if you all are staying home over there, but we are (for the most part), and I’ve been baking up a storm. Stay well! 🙂 ~Valentina

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    • valentina says

      Natasha, I totally agree! Something special about our own little containers with spoons and something delicious inside. 🙂

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  8. Patricia@FreshFoodinaFlash says

    Valentina, I also belong to the “Mother who likes Grasshopper Dessert Club”, which was the inspiration for making Grasshopper Pie at our Pie Class a few years ago. The festive green color is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day or Christmas! I love how you made individual desserts here.

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    • valentina says

      Thanks Patricia! I can’t wait to check out your recipe! Love that your mom loves grasshopper desserts, too! Love!

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  9. Nicole says

    I love, Love, LOVE chocolate and mint together!! This looks so decadent and easy to whip up for St. Patty’s Day….or for any day, really. Heck, maybe today!! I especially like the no-bake quality!!
    Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

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  12. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    I remember seeing a grasshopper cocktail on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and trying it. I’ve never had in dessert form, but bet it’s delicious! Plus, everyone needs a little dessert, especially on Monday… don’t ya think 😉 ?? Have a great week ahead, Valentina!

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    • valentina says

      I think desserts are welcome any day of the week! And now I’m really wanting to try the Grasshopper cocktail. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina

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  14. David @ Spiced says

    I had to laugh at your ‘secret ingredients’ comment there, Valentina. Hilarious! But with that said, I do love grasshopper desserts. The idea of making individual mousse pies sounds awesome…and the After Eight mints on top? Perfect!!

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    • valentina says

      Yes, my mom was very funny with those mysterious ingredients. 🙂 Happy to hear we have a love of After Eights in common. ~Valentina

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  15. mimi rippee says

    I’ll have to make these for father’s day! my husband’s birthday has already passed. This is his favorite combination – chocolate and mint. Plus, these are so pretty. I guess they’d work for st. Patties day too! Slange!

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