Frozen White Chocolate Grasshopper Mousse Pie

Frozen White Chocolate Grasshopper Mousse Pie
45 min.
8
382kcal

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If you’re craving a dessert that’s both elegant and delightfully indulgent, look no further than this Frozen White Chocolate Grasshopper Mousse Pie. This luxurious treat balances the rich creaminess of white chocolate with the refreshing notes of mint and chocolate, making it an ideal finale to any gathering or a peaceful indulgence at home.

The recipe begins with a crunchy chocolate wafer crust that provides the perfect contrast to the smooth and airy mousse filling. With just a few key ingredients—including good-quality white chocolate, light crème de cacao, and green crème de menthe—you’ll create a pie that’s visually stunning and flavorful. Each slice is a celebration of textures and a burst of flavor that promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Whether you're hosting a festive dinner or simply treating yourself after a long day, this Frozen White Chocolate Grasshopper Mousse Pie is sure to become a favorite. With a prep time of just 45 minutes and an impressive chilled finish that can be made ahead, it’s the kind of dessert that combines convenience with gourmet allure. Serve it adorned with shavings of dark and white chocolate to elevate its presentation even further. Your dessert table will never look (or taste) better!

Ingredients

  • 22  chocolate wafers such as nabisco famous 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • tablespoons creme de cacao liqueur light
  • tablespoons crème de cassis liqueur green
  • large egg yolk 
  • servings add a hershey's chocolate kiss on top as done dark white shaved
  • pinch salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream chilled
  • ounces chocolate white chopped (such as Baker's or Lindt)
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • ceramic pie form

Directions

  1. Spray 9-inch-diameter glass or ceramic pie dish with nonstick spray. Finely grind chocolate cookies and sugar in processor. Blend in butter. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of prepared dish. Freeze.
  2. Combine milk and salt in heavy small saucepan. Bring to simmer.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch in medium bowl to blend well. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, about 6 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Add white chocolate and butter; whisk until smooth.
  6. Transfer custard to large bowl.
  7. Whisk in crème de menthe and crème de cacao. Set custard over another large bowl of ice water until cold and thick but not set, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
  8. Whip cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into custard. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
  9. Pour filling into crust. Freeze at least 5 hours or up to 2 days.
  10. Garnish with shaved chocolates.

Nutrition Facts

Calories382kcal
Protein5.4%
Fat55.02%
Carbs39.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.45
Glycemic Load
18.12
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.9682608389336%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:382.23kcal
19.11%
Fat:23.04g
35.44%
Saturated Fat:13.1g
81.85%
Carbohydrates:37.29g
12.43%
Net Carbohydrates:36.64g
13.32%
Sugar:28.52g
31.69%
Cholesterol:110.28mg
36.76%
Sodium:141.97mg
6.17%
Alcohol:1.82g
100%
Alcohol %:2%
100%
Protein:5.09g
10.18%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.15%
Phosphorus:128.91mg
12.89%
Vitamin A:565.15IU
11.3%
Calcium:110.72mg
11.07%
Selenium:6.85µg
9.78%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.74%
Vitamin D:1.09µg
7.26%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.22%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.57%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.32%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Iron:0.93mg
5.18%
Copper:0.1mg
5.08%
Folate:19.55µg
4.89%
Potassium:170.35mg
4.87%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Magnesium:16.97mg
4.24%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.46%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.4%
Vitamin K:3.43µg
3.26%
Fiber:0.65g
2.58%
Source:Epicurious