Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie

By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 2/19/23Updated: 4/16/25

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Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie is an easy and delicious dessert. A chocolate cookie crust filled with mint ice cream and topped with hot fudge, Cool Whip and cookies!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!I

Whether you are searching for a great dessert recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or you love a good mint flavor, you are going to love this grasshopper ice cream pie!!

It comes together in minutes with only a handful of ingredients! It is full of mint chocolate goodness, and it is a crowd favorite.

Why is it Grasshopper Pie?

It is named after a sweet after-dinner drink served in Louisiana in the early 1900’s. Philibert Guichet originated the drink, and called it a grasshopper because of the green color from the creme de menthe that mimics the color of the insect.

Now it is a term used to refer to all kinds of green mint treats. There is usually some chocolate involved too.

Ingredients Needed

Chocolate cookie crust
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
Hot fudge sauce
Mint-flavored Oreo Cookies
Cool Whip topping

How to Make Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie

Fill cookie crust with mint chip ice cream.
Cover top with desired amount of Cool Whip.
Place cookies in a plastic freezer bag and use a rolling pin to break up the cookies.
Cover top with chopped cookies.

Drizzle with hot fudge sauce and garnish with some additional cookies.
Place in the freezer until firm and ready to serve.

Tips and Tricks

I used a store bought cookie crust but you can certainly make a homemade Oreo crust. Use my graham cracker crust recipe and substitute in mint oreo cookie crumbs for graham crackers.
Fill the cookie crust with your favorite mint ice cream. Now not all mint ice creams are created equal and some are white. Be sure and pick a green colored ice cream if you are using this for St. Patrick’s Day.
Let your ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if it is hard. It will make it easier to scoop into the crust.
If you are using a store bought cookie crust, use the plastic liner that comes with it, turn it upside down and place it over the ice cream pie before putting it back into the freezer.
For a homemade hot fudge sauce recipe try our family’s favorite one! It’s my mom’s recipe and it’s the best!!
To make slicing the grasshopper ice cream pie easier, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to slightly soften.

Then you know what to do! Enjoy it and if you feel like sharing, that would be nice too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?

You can use heavy cream. Add a little sugar to it to sweeten it as you whip it. You will need about 2-3 cups of whipped cream.

Can I use chocolate syrup instead of fudge sauce?

You can if you prefer chocolate syrup, go ahead and use that. It’s just not as thick as hot fudge sauce and I think fudge sauce tastes better.

I can’t find green mint ice cream, what else can I use?

You could use vanilla ice cream, some creme de menthe and green food coloring. Let the ice cream slightly soften, put into your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the creme de menthe and food coloring and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and freeze.

What’s the best way to store grasshopper ice cream pie?

Store it in the freezer. If it is too hard when you are ready to serve it, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing. It will last for 3-5 days in the freezer.

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