Bon Appétit DESSERTS
RECIPE NAME:  GRASSHOPPER PIE
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT!
SERVING SIZE: 1 pie
PREPARATION TIME: 4 1/2 hours
 INGREDIENTS:
2 cups dark chocolate cookie crumbs finely crushed
1/4 cup butter or margarine melted
8 oz. cream cheese softened
10 oz. can sweetened condensed milk -
6 tablespoons lemon juice -
1/4 cup green creme de menthe -
1/4 cup white creme de cacao -
1 cup heavy cream (35%) stiffy whipped
 
  • DIRECTIONS:
    • Combine crumbs and butter.
    • Press firmly on bottom and up sides of a buttered 9" pie plate.
    • Allow to chill for 15 minutes.
    • In a large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.
    • Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
    • Stir in lemon juice and liqueurs.
    • Fold in the whipped cream.
    • Chill 20 minutes.
    • Gently pour into a crust.
    • Refrigerate or freeze for 4 hours, or until set.
    • Leftovers, if any, may be refrigerated or frozen.
    Notes:  The pie can be further enhanced by garnishing it with fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings.

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