Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup crème de menthe liqueur
- 1/4 cup crème de cacao liqueur
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Special Equipment Needed:
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Pie dish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, crème de menthe liqueur, crème de cacao liqueur, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the marshmallow fluff until it's fully incorporated. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to give it a more vibrant color.
4. Pour the mixture into the pre-made chocolate cookie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula.
5. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it's set.
6. Before serving, garnish the top of the pie with chocolate shavings.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
Temperature:
- Cook over medium heat
Serving size:
- 8 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 370
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of crème de menthe and crème de cacao liqueurs, you can use peppermint extract and chocolate syrup, respectively.
- Instead of a pre-made chocolate cookie crust, you can make your own crust using crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter.
Variations:
- Instead of marshmallow fluff, you can use whipped cream or whipped topping.
- You can add chopped chocolate or chocolate chips to the filling for added texture.
- You can use a graham cracker crust instead of a chocolate cookie crust.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to whisk the filling constantly while cooking to prevent lumps from forming.
- If the filling is too thick, you can add a little more milk to thin it out.
- To make the chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler to shave a chocolate bar.
Storage Instructions:
- Store the pie in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
- This pie is best served cold, so there's no need to reheat it.
Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the pie on a platter with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.
Garnishes:
- Chocolate shavings
Pairings:
- Coffee or hot cocoa
Suggested Side Dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the filling doesn't set properly, it may be because it didn't cook long enough or the cornstarch wasn't fully dissolved. Make sure to whisk the mixture well and cook it until it thickens and comes to a boil.
Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized eggs to avoid the risk of salmonella.
Food History:
- Grasshopper pie is a classic dessert that originated in the United States in the 1950s. It's named after the green color of the crème de menthe liqueur used in the filling.
Flavor Profiles:
- This pie has a cool and refreshing mint flavor with a rich chocolatey undertone.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve this pie as a dessert after a dinner party or holiday meal.
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