Grasshopper Pie

Ingredients

Makes one 9-inch pie

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pie plate
  • 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 25) crushed chocolate wafer cookies
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons green creme de menthe
  • 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 bar (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate, chilled
  • Freshly whipped cream for serving (optional)

Description

Here\'s A Refreshing Idea: Take A Classic Chocolate-and-mint Cocktail, Whip It With Cream, Chill It In A Pie Shell, And Serve It For Dessert. That Was The Inspiration Behind Grasshopper Pie -- A Favorite Of Southern Hostesses In The 1950s And \'60s. We\'v

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