Jelly Beans & Grasshopper Pie

Every Easter, my husband, Hank, makes his famous Grasshopper Pie. This year was no exception and, as usual, it was delicious...light and minty after a big meal.  The "secret recipe" will not be a secret anymore because, with Hank's permission, I'm sharing it with you.

GRASSHOPPER PIE

For each pie:

1. Make crumb Pie Shell:

2 cups chocolate crumbs (or crushed chocolate refrigerator cookies)

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4 cup sugar

Press into 9" pie pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.

2. Prepare Filling:

1 10oz. package marshmallows

1/2 cup milk

2 cups whipping (heavy) cream

1/4 cup green Creme de Menthe

2 Tablespoons white Creme de Menthe

Place marshmallows and 1/2 cup milk in a 3 quart casserole. Cover. Microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, checking every minute or so, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Chill in frige for 30-40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Whip 2 cups whipping cream. Add the green and white Creme de Menthe. Fold into marshmallow mixture and pour into crust. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

3. Prepare Topping:

1 pint whipping (heavy) cream

Baker's chocolate

Prepare whipped cream; sweeten to taste. Garnish pie with mounds of whipped cream and grated chocolate curls, as pictured.

4. Find a Grasshopper

Get him to stand still on the top of the pie!

Enjoy!

This post is happily linked to:
The Best of Easter at Funky Junk Interiors
This Week's Cravings at Mom's Crazy Cooking
Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors
I hope you will take a few minutes to visit these blogs!