Chocolate Mint “Grasshopper” Pies
Chocolate Mint Pie
Preparation Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Microwave Time: 2 minutes
2 prepared chocolate graham creacker pie crusts (in dessert aisle at stores)
1 1/4 cups marshmallows
1 package instant chocolate pudding
1/2 cup cream de menth
2 cups whipped cream
1/4 cup chocolate mint candy bar, crushed
Open both pie crusts. Prepare the instant pudding, as directed on the box for pie filling (reduces milk from original pudding recipe). Microwave the marshmallows and cream de menth on high 1 minute – remove from microwave and stir vigorously. Replace marshmallows in microwave for 1 more minute. Remove and stir vigorously again until smooth. Next, add the chocolate pudding into the marshmallows, and mix well. Finally, fold 3/4 cup of the whipped cream into the pudding and marshmallow mixture.
Evenly divide the pie filling into the 2 crusts. Use the remaining whipped cream to cover each pie. If desired, top both pies with shaved chocolate or chunks of chocolate mint candy bar.
