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Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies in pretty white ramekins with fresh mint leaves.
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Individual Grasshopper Mousse Pies Recipe

Grasshopper Mousse pies with a chocolate cookie crust are an unexpected, super fun and delicious dessert. While any day is a good day for this deliciousness, it's especially fun for a festive Christmas dessert, or a touch of green on St. Patrick's Day.
Prep Time20 minutes
Refrigeration1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: great for a dinner party, unique desserts, fun for St. Patrick's Day
Servings: 8
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein

Equipment

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

  • Make and set the crust. 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).
  • Make the mousse. 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.
  • Fill and refrigerate. 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.
  • Garnish and serve. Just before serving, break up each of the After Eight mints into small pieces and garnish each mousse with them, and top them off with a mint leaf.

Notes

Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg