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As the sun slowly returns, we find more abundance all around us. Invite in that energy with a gorgeous minty Grasshopper Pie. This no-bake treat is simple and delicious and full of awesome mint energy.
As we tip toward Ostara and the light half of the year, I'm so grateful for the return of the light. To make my way to work in the morning in the full light of day feels like such a gift. And to arrive home with daylight to spare gives me more energy and vitality than I've had for months. The longer I practice witchcraft, the better I understand and tune in with the cycles of the earth. I see it playing out in my life, and I resist less and less.
As I see nature's abundance beginning to return, I feel myself opening up to new possibilities of receiving abundance in my own life. Action follows reflection. It's time to start preparing the fields and planting the seeds of your life. It's time to start actively calling in all that you hope to create this year. And I can't think of a better plant for that than mint.
What makes Grasshopper Pie so awesome?
This pie is based on the classic cocktail, the grasshopper. It's got a thick chocolate cookie crust with a light and fluffy marshmallowy filling flavored with white chocolate liqueur and mint liqueur. The alcohol doesn't get cooked out, so be aware of that when you decide who you're serving it to. It's not going to make anyone drunk, though.
This pie is sweet and bright and so cravable. I couldn't stop thinking about it the whole time it was in my fridge. The mint flavor is just right. I promise it doesn't taste like toothpaste. The texture is light as air with a sort of springy quality. It's made with melted marshmallows, so it holds its shape quite well. I think this would be perfect for any spring gatherings you may be planning.
Magical Properties of Mint
Mint is one of my favorite plants to work with. I love its resilience and its vibrant energy. It brings abundance, cleansing, and protection. It just makes me feel alive. I use mint in the form of the fresh and dried herb as well as the essential oil (and in this case creme de menthe). Add mint to any spell for new beginnings or personal renewal. It can also bring psychic protection and healing and aid in release and decision making. It's a great all-rounder. (Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever)
For more details on the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.
Tips for making Grasshopper Pie
This pie does have a few different elements and will require a bit of clean up, but nothing is complicated. First off, we make a simple crust by adding a bunch of Oreos and some melted butter to a food processor to make cookie crumbs. Press that into a 10-inch tart pan and stash it in the fridge. It makes quite a thick crust, but the filling is so airy, I think it gives the pie substance.
To make the filling, we're melting down some marshmallows with some milk in a small saucepan and stirring frequently to keep it from sticking to the pot. Keep it moving until it starts to bubble and become foamy. Then remove it from the heat and add in your booze and food coloring if you're using it. Allow this to cool for at least 10 minutes so it doesn't melt your cream later.
The last step is to whip some cream. You want it stable but not too thick or else it will be a pain to fold in the marshmallow mixture. Work the marshmallow mixture quickly and gently. It will take a while to get it all combined, though. Once you have a creamy, fluffy mixture, pour it into your crust, smooth it out, and let it set in the fridge for at least eight hours.
You can decorate this with cookie crumbs, whipped cream, and sprigs of mint if you like. I prefer to keep things simple. Do what makes you happy.
FAQ
If your creme de menthe is already green, you may not need to add any food coloring, but otherwise, this is artificially colored. Add the food coloring to the marshmallow mixture so that you don't overmix your cream later. Start with a tiny bit and keep adding in a few drops until you get a shade you love.
This Grasshopper Pie is basically a springtime abundance spell. It's definitely going to bring you an abundance of joy, which sounds pretty awesome to me.
Looking for more awesome no-bake dessert ideas? Try some Nutella Cheesecake Parfaits or a Cookies & Cream Fridge Cake.
PrintGrasshopper Pie
As the sun slowly returns, we find more abundance all around us. Invite in that energy with a gorgeous minty Grasshopper Pie. This no-bake treat is simple and delicious and full of awesome mint energy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 9-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the crust
- 28 chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) butter, melted
For the filling
- 3 cups mini-marshmallows
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup creme de menthe
- ¼ cup creme de cacao blanc
- 1-½ cups heavy cream or double cream
- Green food coloring, optional
Instructions
For the crust
- Smash up your cookies into crumbs in a food processor or in a bag with a rolling pin. Mix crumbs with melted butter. Press your crumb mixer into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch tart pan. Put your crust in the fridge while you get on with your filling.
For the filling
- In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together marshmallows and whole milk until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture starts to foam. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Whisk in creme de menthe and creme de cacao blanc. If you want to add food coloring, add it to your marshmallow mixture now so you don't overmix your cream later. Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat your cream until it just barely starts to hold a peak. If you over-beat it, it will be tricky to mix later.
- Add your marshmallow mixture to your cream and fold and gently stir the two together until smooth. This should be a light, fluffy mixture.
- Fetch your crust from the fridge. You might want to place it on a plate in case any of your filling leaks out. Pour the filling into the crust. If you have an extra cookie lying around, you can crush it on top for garnish.
- Put your pie in the fridge to chill for at least 8 hours or over night.
Keywords: Mint, Pie, No-Bake
Recipe adapted from Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home by Nigella Lawson.
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