Grasshopper Pie Lulubelle
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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1 pie
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1⁄3 cup melted butter
- 2⁄3 cup milk, scalded
- 24 large marshmallows
- 2 ounces green creme de menthe (4 tablespoons)
- 1 ounce white Creme de Cacao (2 table spoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream (1/2 pint)
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
directions
- Combine crumbs and melted butter. Press and pat evenly into a 9-inch pie plate; chill. (Crust will hold its shape better and taste better, too; chill well.).
- Add marshmallows to scalded milk and melt slowly in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring often. Cool to room temperature.
- Add liqueurs; chill until thickened.
- In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff. Fold into marshmallow mixture, adding a few drops of green food coloring, if desired. This should be a delicate green color.
- Pour into crust and freeze.
- Remove from freezer about 20 minutes before serving. Serve pie garnished with additional whipped cream and/or grated semi-sweet chocolate.
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Variations:
- Brandy Alexander Pie: For the liqueurs, substitute 2 ounces dark creme de cacao and 1 ounce brandy.
- Cherry Brandy Pie: For the liqueurs substitute 3 ounces cherry Brandy.
- Harvey Wallbanger Pie: Substitute orange juice for the scalded milk. For the liqueurs substitute 2 ounces Galliano and 1 ounce Cointreau (or vodka). Add 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest.
- Pink Squirrel Pie: For the liqueurs substitute 1-1/2 ounces amaretto and 1-1/2 ounces white creme de cacao (1-1/2 ounces equals 3 tablespoons.).
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Lorraine of AZ
Scottsdale