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No-Bake Grasshopper Pie (+Video)

This No-Bake Grasshopper Pie recipe has an Oreo pie crust filled with a creamy, minty green filling and topped with mini chocolate chips!

A DELICIOUSLY MINTY NO BAKE PIE

I have an undying serious love for no bake recipes – they’re delicious and easy. I mean, make a crust, stir some ingredients together, and then let it set. If you are a mint chocolate lover, then this pie is made for you! This no bake grasshopper pie is an absolute must-try. And if you are looking for a green dessert to make for St. Patrick’s Day – this is the one!

a slice of grasshopper pie on a plate with a bite removed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S):

Can I use a store-bought pie crust?

Yes of course! Just purchase a chocolate or Oreo cookie pie crust.

Why is it called grasshopper pie?

Grasshopper pie is named after the famous green Grasshopper Pie drink that is made with creme de menthe!

What can I use besides mini chocolate chips?

You do not have to top this pie with anything. However, a good substititue would be some chopped Andes creme de menthe chocolates. Some stores now carry Andes mint baking chips.

Is it better to food coloring liquid, gel or food coloring paste?

After making this several times, I found I preferred the paste (Wilton’s Kelly Green) or a food coloring gel over the liquid food coloring.

Can I use peppermint extract instead of mint extract?

No. You will not get the correct flavor. Mint extract is a combination of both peppermint and spearmint extracts giving it that unique creme de menthe flavor.

Why do you spray the pie pan when the crust has butter in it?

There is butter in the crust so technically you don’t have to spray the pan, I just find it makes it much easier to remove when it’s very cold.

Can I use a store-bought Oreo pie crust?

Yes. However, you may find you have just a little filling leftover.

Can grasshopper pie be frozen?

Absolutely! It makes it almost like an ice cream pie. Just make sure you cover the pie well to protect against freezer burn. It will last for up to 3 months.

green grasshopper pie shown with a slice removed from the pie.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • Oreo cookies – it doesn’t have to be name brand. You can certainly use the store brand version of Oreo cookies.
  • butter – you need butter here, not margarine. The butter helps the crust to set up whereas margarine is basically just oil so it won’t set up the way it should. You can use wither unsalted or salted.
  • cream cheese – it needs to be softened to room temperature. Don’t accidentally melt it in the microwave. If cream cheese is not fully softened, you’ll end up with a lumpy batter that you’ll never get smooth. See my post on How to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly
  • marshmallow fluff – some brands call it marshmallow creme. It’s all the same thing.
  • mint extract – not peppermint extract and not spearmint extract. Look for mint extract. It is its own special flavor that is actually a combination of peppermint and spearmint flavors.
  • green gel food coloring – gel food coloring works best. It doesn’t add additional liquid to the mixture that can sometimes throw off the consistency of the pie. A bright green color like Kelly Green works great here.
  • whipped topping – don’t forget that you have to thaw the whipped topping first. You buy it frozen then stick it into the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Do not thaw on the countertop.
  • mini chocolate chips or creme de menthe (Andes) chocolates – I usually top with mini chocolate chips but you can certainly use chopped Andes chocolates.
Oreo cookies, cool whip or whipped topping, mint extract, green food coloring, marshmallow fluff, butter, mini chocolate chips.

HOW TO MAKE GRASSHOPPER PIE:

Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray and set aside. Add Oreo cookies to a food processor. Crush the Oreo cookies until finely ground.

collage of two photos: Oreo cookies in a food processor; fully crushed Oreo cookies in the processor.

Add the butter and pulse a few times to combine. Pour the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pie pan and press along the bottom and sides. I find this is easiest with the bottom of a glass or small jar. Place into the fridge to cool and harden.

collage of two photos: melted butter added to crushed cookies in food processor; Oreo cookie crumbs pressed into a pie pan.

In a medium saucepan, melt the marshmallow fluff over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until completely melted. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Stir in mint extract and food coloring. Set aside and allow to cool.

collage of two photos: melted marshmallow fluff in a sauce pan; green food coloring added to melted marshmallow fluff in a bowl.

In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Once the fluff mixture has cooled completely, pour it into the beaten cream cheese mixture. Mix the cream cheese with the marshmallow fluff mixture until combined. Next, fold in the whipped topping until combined and no more white steaks are left. Add more food coloring, if needed, to reach your desired color.

collage of three photos: beaten cream cheese in a bowl; green marshmallow fluff added to cream cheese; whipped topping added to cream cheese mixture in bowl.

Pour the mixture into prepared crust. Top with mini chocolate chips.

collage of two photos: grasshopper pie filling added to Oreo pie crust; mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top of pie.

Refrigerate until firm for at least 4 hours (this step is super important!) Serve once firm. Note: You can even freeze this dessert to make it more like an ice cream pie.

a fork holding up a piece of pie with a glass bottle of milk in the background.

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Originally published: July 2018
Updated photos and republished: January 2024 (note: this recipe has been adjusted to add cream cheese so that it is less soft serve and slices easier. If you want a very soft set pie, just do not add the cream cheese.)

grasshopper pie in a pan that shows one slice removed.

No-Bake Grasshopper Pie

This No Bake Grasshopper Pie recipe has an Oreo pie crust filled with a creamy, minty green filling and topped with mini chocolate chips! 
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 18 Oreo cookies
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (can use salted butter)
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 7 ounce tub marshmallow fluff (creme) (small tub)
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 6-8 drops green gel food coloring (add enough until it reaches the desired color you want)
  • 8 ounce tub Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
  • mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray and set aside. Note: There is butter in the crust so technically you don't have to spray the pan, I just find it makes it much easier to remove when it's very cold.
  • Add the Oreo cookies into a food processor.
    Oreo cookies added into food processor.
  • Crush the Oreo cookies until fine.
    crushed up Oreo cookies in a food processor.
  • Add the butter and pulse a few times to combine.
    melted butter added to Oreo cookie crumbs in a food processor.
  • Pour the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pie pan and press along the bottom and sides. Place into the fridge to cool and harden. I find this is easiest with the bottom of a glass or small jar.
    Oreo cookie crumb mixture in a pie pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the marshmallow fluff over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until completely melted. 
    melted marshmallow fluff
  • Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Stir in mint extract and food coloring. Set aside and allow to cool.
    green food coloring added to marshmallow fluff mixture in a bowl.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
    cream cheese beaten with an electric mixer until smooth in a bowl.
  • Once the fluff mixture has cooled completely, pour it into the beaten cream cheese mixture. Mix the cream cheese with the marshmallow fluff mixture until combined.
    marshmallow fluff mixture added to cream cheese.
  • Next, fold in the whipped topping until combined and no more white steaks are left. Add more food coloring, if needed, to reach your desired color.
    whipped topping added to green cream cheese mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into prepared crust.
    pie filling added to prepared Oreo crust.
  • Top with mini chocolate chips.
    mini chocolate chips added on top of grasshopper pie.
  • Refrigerate until firm for at least 4 hours (this step is super important!) Serve once firm. NoteL you can even freeze this dessert to make it more like an ice cream pie.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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