No Bake Grasshopper Pie with Cool Whip | a 60’s treat {Video}
This scrumptiously super EASY no bake grasshopper pie with cool whip is so light and fluffy – In addition to the delicious Cool Whip, there is Cream Cheese, Oreos & Crème de Menthe!
With a smooth minty chocolate-y taste, folks will ask for seconds. Think mint chocolate chip ice cream! Did I say it was easy to make? Yayssss!!!
I promise you this grasshopper pie recipe is so easy it will only take about 20 minutes tops to put the pie together, then toss it in the freezer until you are ready to serve! And we’ve got lots of Easy Dessert Recipes for you to enjoy here at YCLROL/Pie Lady Bakes!
This recipe was originally published in August 2015, and updated June 28, 2021.
You will need: oreo cookies, cool whip, sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, cream cheese, creme de menthe, and creme de cacao.
GRASSHOPPER PIE FROM THE 60’S
I love to find these vintage dessert recipes when searching through my Mom’s and Grandma’s recipes. This Super Easy No Bake Grasshopper Pie with Cool looks gorgeous doesn’t it?
First launched in the 60’s, this recipe is definitely a classic. This was one of those old fashioned dessert recipes that moms everywhere took to bridge club, neighborhood potlucks, and church suppers.
Some of my favourites include our recipes for seven layer bars, old fashioned coffee cake, and key lime pie!
Do you remember marshmallow and jellied salads? Yep I know you do!
Mom always had a jellied salad, and something with marshmallows in it for all of her dinners. Well this No Bake Grasshopper Pie from the 60’s is just like that.
Creating these awesome recipes from the past is so much fun. The best part is that it gives you a chance to share with your family.
Now the 60’s is definitely going back a ways – well maybe not for me, but I’m sure for others! This would definitely be an early 60’s throwback, definitely before the Beatles and bell bottoms!
My grasshopper pie recipe uses cream cheese blended with sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip – I love the rich texture of it.
And the combination of both creme de menthe and creme de cacao give it a unique taste don’t you think? I add just a few drops of green food coloring to get that gorgeous mint green color.
There are lots and lots of grasshopper pie recipes out there, with different permutations and combinations!
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER KINDS OF GRASSHOPPER PIE RECIPES?
- grasshopper pie using creme de menthe & marshmallow
- grasshopper pie with cool whip & cream cheese (our recipe in this post!)
- grasshopper pie with Andes Mints – yummy!!
- non alcoholic grasshopper pie (our recipe uses Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao but you can just leave them out and use the green food colouring!)
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TIPS TO MAKE A PERFECT GRASSHOPPER PIE WITH COOL WHIP
Crush the cookies using your food processor
and add the melted butter
Press firmly into your greased 9” pie plate and chill while you are making the filling.
(TIP: make sure your pie plate has a wide rim on it or use a deep dish pie plate. I used an aluminum foil pie plate since I’m still at the trailer)
In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until fluffy (tip: make sure the cream cheese is really soft)
Gradually add in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth
Stir in the lemon juice, green food colouring and the liqueurs – (tip: I used a hand electric mixer to really mix it well – the cream cheese tends to be a bit lumpy)
Fold in the Cool Whip.
Chill the filling for 20 minutes before you build your pie.
Have fun with this and have the best day.
Building the pie:
- Pour the filling into the cookie pie crust and smooth the top with some swirls with your knife.
- Put in the fridge for 4 hours until it is set.
Garnish:
Sprinkle crushed cookies over the top and serve.
You can freeze any leftover pie filling– maybe make a milkshake? I’m really interested to hear if anyone tries this – be sure to let me (know in the comments below!
HOW TO MAKE GRASSHOPPER PIE WITH COOL WHIP
But wouldn’t it be fun to serve this amazing No Bake Grasshopper Pie Recipe this weekend? That’s what this post is all about. Helping you rock your next meal with the FAM. With lots and lots of time leftover for you!
A no bake dessert, with a chocolate cookie crust that tastes like a grasshopper cocktail! Maybe your special occasion is St. Patrick’s Day? And because we use cool whip, there is no need to worry about whipped cream.
You can also just use peppermint extract in place of the liqueurs, and add extra green food dye – whatever works best for you.
We topped the pie with leftover cookie crumbs, but you could also use chocolate shavings, or the best dark chocolate chips.
This classic dessert will satisfy all the mint chocolate lovers on your list.
This post will take you step-by-step. And be sure to print some extra copies of the recipe. Coz you will want to have it ready to give it to your friends when they ask for it!
Trust me, they will ask.
If you like this recipe please give it a 5 star rating.
xo, Judy
Super Easy No Bake Grasshopper Pie | a 60’s Treat!
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Equipment
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups Oreo cookies - 24-26, finely crushed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter - melted
Filling:
- 8 oz. cream cheese - softened
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice - from concentrate
- ¼ cup creme de menthe
- ¼ cup creme de cacao
- 2 cups Cool Whip - thawed
- 3 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Crush the cookies using your food processor, and add the melted butter
- Press firmly into your greased 9” pie plate and chill while you are making the filling.
- (TIP: make sure your pie plate has a wide rim on it or use a deep dish pie plate. I used an aluminum foil pie plate since I’m still at the trailer)
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until fluffy (tip: make sure the cream cheese is really soft)
- Gradually add in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth
- Stir in the lemon juice and the liqueurs – (tip: I used a whisk to really mix it well – the cream cheese tends to be a bit lumpy)
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Chill the filling for 20 minutes before you build your pie.
- Pour the filling into the cookie pie crust and smooth the top with some swirls with your knife.
- Put in the fridge for 4 hours until it is set.
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Judy Kahansky
Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Millie.
Did not need the food coloring. Color was great with the creme de mint.
I used whipped whipping cream instead of cool whip. Left out the lemon juice. I wish I had waited and chilled b4 filling. Was delicious, though!
Hi Debi, I’m sure it was wonderful! Thanks so much.
Oh my goodness this looks yummy! It would last about 2 minutes in my house! Thanks for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY!
You’re welcome and thanks for your kind words! I love #FoodieFriDIY and your blog!