Name: Mini grasshopper pies recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 133g packet Oreos; 50g butter, melted; 200g white marshmallows; 125.00 ml milk; 40.00 ml creme de menthe (see notes for non-alcoholic version); 450ml thickened cream; Dark chocolate, shaved, to garnish

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 09/06/2022

Grasshopper pie is named after the grasshopper cocktail, made famous in New Orleans. This is a mini version using creme de menthe and marshmallows. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

133g packet Oreos
50g butter, melted
200g white marshmallows
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp creme de menthe (see notes for non-alcoholic version)
450ml thickened cream
Dark chocolate, shaved, to garnish

Method

Step 1

In a food processor, blitz Oreos into a fine crumb. Add melted butter and pulse to combine. Line 10 holes of a regular muffin tin with cupcake liners. Distribute Oreo crumb between the liners and use a small glass or cup to compress into an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
Step 2

Place marshmallows and milk in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until marshmallows have melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in creme de menthe. Set aside to cool.
Step 3

In a stand mixer or using hand-held beaters, beat 300ml cream until thick. Fold through marshmallow mixture until smooth and fully incorporated. Spoon into cupcake cases over the Oreo base. Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
Step 4

Beat remaining cream until thick. Spoon into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe rosettes onto the top of the pies. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

+ 1hr refrigeration.

I tried an alcohol-free version as well - skip the creme de menthe and add 1/4 tsp peppermint essence, 1/2 tsp vanilla essence and a few drops of green food colouring.

Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley.