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Slice of frozen crème de menthe dessert with creamy mint filling and chocolate wafer crust served on a plate with rich chocolate crumbs on top

Grasshopper Pie - Frozen Crème de Menthe Dessert

This easy frozen crème de menthe dessert is a nostalgic no bake mint chocolate dessert made with chocolate wafer crumbs, marshmallow crème, and creamy mint liqueur. It’s rich, cool, fluffy, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, and make-ahead entertaining. The texture lands somewhere between a frozen mousse and an ice cream pie — simple ingredients, but always impressive once sliced and served.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Vintage Retro
Servings 10 people
Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • Food processor or rolling pin (for crushing chocolate wafers)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or flat-bottom measuring cup for pressing crust
  • Freezer-safe storage cover or plastic wrap
  • Sharp knife for slicing

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Crust
  • 1½  cups Chocolate baking crumbs - or about 24 chocolate wafer cookies crushed.
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted

Mint Filling

  • 1 7oz marshmallow crème
  • ¼ to ½ cup crème de menthe
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Crust

  • In a bowl, mix the crushed chocolate wafers with the melted butter until evenly combined. The texture should resemble wet sand.
  • Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan to create the crust. Use your hands or the back of a spoon or measuring cup to smooth and pack it down well.
  • Reserve the remaining crumbs for the topping.

Make the Filling

  • In a separate bowl, combine the marshmallow crème and crème de menthe. Stir until smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
  • Start with ¼ cup crème de menthe for a lighter mint flavor. Add more if you prefer a stronger mint chocolate dessert.
  • Whip the whipping cream and fold into the marshmallow and crème de menthe mixture

Assemble the Dessert

  • Pour the mint filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the reserved chocolate crumbs over the top.

Freeze

  • Place the dessert in the freezer and freeze overnight, or until fully firm and set.

Serve

  • Remove from the freezer a few minutes before slicing if you prefer a softer texture. Serve frozen or slightly softened depending on your preference.
    • For the best texture and easiest slicing, freeze this no bake mint chocolate dessert overnight before serving. A fully frozen dessert holds its shape much better and gives you those clean, beautiful layers when sliced. If the dessert feels too firm straight from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly. This brings out the creamy marshmallow filling and makes the chocolate mint flavors even more delicious.

Notes

  • Pressing the crust firmly helps the slices hold together much better once frozen.
  • The mint flavor becomes slightly stronger after freezing, so it’s best to start lighter with the crème de menthe if unsure.
  • For cleaner slices, dip a knife into hot water and wipe dry between cuts.
  • This frozen mint dessert holds up surprisingly well at room temperature for short periods thanks to the marshmallow crème.
  • Some people enjoy it fully frozen like an ice cream cake, while others prefer it softened slightly for a creamier texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 144IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy holiday dessert, easy potluck dessert, Frozen Crème de Menthe Dessert, frozen mint pie, marshmallow crème dessert, mint chocolate dessert, no bake frozen dessert, recipe, vintage freezer dessert
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