Have you ever had a grasshopper pie?
@1creekgirl (40515)
United States
July 24, 2020 4:15pm CST
No insects were harmed in the production of this dessert.
There's probably a legit pie with this name, but I just made it up (name and pie), so this will be my version of a grasshopper pie.
I made a crust from pecan flour (finely crushed pecans) and butter and brown sugar. Baked that about 11 minutes and let it cool.
Then I made a package of Jello instant pistachio pudding, let it get firm in the fridge and later mixed it with Cool Whip. Let it sit in the freezer until firm again.
I guess you could sprinkle some of the crushed pecans on top if you wanted to. I just tried a slice and it was divine.
Do you make up food stuff? I love to get creative, but sometimes that doesn't turn out to be a great idea. However, this pie is yummy.
Maybe you can create something delicious this weekend and share the adventure with us? Or misadventure maybe.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul 20
Ohhh - that sounds good! I have not had pistachio pudding in years 
! I am thinking I had grasshopper pie - not sure - but someone made a green pie for my friend's party and it may have been minty - not sure what was in it except that I remember it was green and had chocolate on it. I'm a cook that uses recipes . . . I'm mostly not creative on my own when it comes to dishes 
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! I am thinking I had grasshopper pie - not sure - but someone made a green pie for my friend's party and it may have been minty - not sure what was in it except that I remember it was green and had chocolate on it. I'm a cook that uses recipes . . . I'm mostly not creative on my own when it comes to dishes .5 people like this
.@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
I do like to get creative, but it doesn't always work!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jul 20
Your grasshopper pie sounds delicious! Way to get creative!
By the way, I have eaten a chocolate covered grasshopper before. Not bad at all! lol
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Jul 20
@1creekgirl I don't know if I've ever eaten raccoon before. My dad was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, so we always ate wild game as a family. And I love going to our local Rotary Club's wild game feast every year, as they really do a great job of cooking up some good food. I know I've had rattlesnake, rabbit, squirrel, bobcat, deer, wild hog, duck, pheasant, wild turkey and more before.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Jul 20
@1creekgirl Yes, I go every year. We got lucky this year, the feast was on March 5th, and we went into the COVID lockdown a week later.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Jul 20
@moffittjc You got those creepy critters just in time!
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
25 Jul 20
I have never had a Grasshopper Pie (nor have I ever had a Grasshopper Cocktail). Your version sounds quite tasty, though I'd be scared of all the chemicals and artificial stuff they put in Jello Instant Pistachio Pudding and in Cool Whip (did you ever read the ingredients list of those things?)
There is such a thing as Grasshopper Pie. It's named after a minty cocktail called the Grasshopper (presumably because it's green and will have you hopping around in no time!). It was probably invented by Betty Crocker and it seems quite boozy but the combination of mint and chocolate always works well.
With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a minty mousse filling, this is a treat any mint-chocolate lover will want to eat. Inspired by the classic after-dinner drink, this recipe features the creme de menthe and creme de cacao of a Grasshopper Cocktail,
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
25 Jul 20
@1creekgirl If you want to recreate your Grasshopper Pie with real ingredients and no artificial additives, this might be a place to start.
Unbelievably delicious homemade pistachio pudding. You just can't get enough!
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
I love chocolate and mint together, too. I make chocolate mint squares at Christmas that's a very rich brownie with a butter cream topping and then a think bittersweet chocolate glaze. And you're right about those ingredients in Cool Whip and Jello....good thing we don't eat them very often.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
@owlwings Thanks! I'll definitely try it.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Jul 20
I have had that pie before , many years ago.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
Was it the mint and cookie version?
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
Wow, that really is a complicated recipe! Mine was super easy.
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@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
25 Jul 20
@1creekgirl Yes all of the milk bar recipes are very involved.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
It wasn't a true grasshopper pie, but was super easy to make.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jul 20
I have heard of it but never had it, it sounds delicious.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jul 20
@1creekgirl I always thought it was more of a mint flavor but maybe I was wrong.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
29 Jul 20
My version was a little different, but yummy.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
29 Jul 20
@BelleStarr No, you're right. It's usually mint fluffy something in a chocolate cookie crust.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
It's a crust that's gluten free for my husband and it's really good.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
28 Jul 20
@1creekgirl I've never been good at baking a crust so thank you for the recipe for it. It seems easy enough. My problem has always been kneading it too much. That's why I can't make homemade biscuits. They come out tough.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
28 Jul 20
@simone10 Yeah, I gave up on making biscuits years ago!
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
I thought about using chocolate pudding! The crust is very easy to make. I think it was one cup of pecan flour, 3 Tbls melted butter, and 3 or 4 Tbls brown sugar. Mix well, pat into a pie plate, bake at 350 for about 10 minutes. Let it cool before filling it.
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jul 20
I have heard of grasshopper pie but have never tasted it. It sounds good.
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
24 Jul 20
Yes I'e heard of grasshopper pie and your version certainly sounds delicious and refreshing on this hot day.
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@Namelesss (3368)
• United States
25 Jul 20
That sound yummy and I may do your version myself. I actually have had grasshopper pie, not sure how it was made but the flavors were crème de menthe and chocolate. I like it but I would love yours.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
Mine doesn't have the mint flavor, just the Pistachio. I love the pecan crust.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
Then you would probably like this pie.
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@youless (112112)
• Guangzhou, China
26 Jul 20
This name is so weird to me. English is not my native language and I may make a mistake. Is this pie related to grasshopper? Or are they made from grasshopper?
If not, why it has such an interesting name? I may be worried to order it if I see it in the menu
If not, why it has such an interesting name? I may be worried to order it if I see it in the menu1 person likes this
@youless (112112)
• Guangzhou, China
27 Jul 20
@1creekgirl I feel relaxed to hear that
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28 Jul 20
I used to have it a lot when I lived in Memphis!!! Here you go: (It looks like a few of us sent you recipes for Grasshopper Pie!
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@LindaOHio (156127)
• United States
25 Jul 20
I've never had grasshopper pie. Sounds great. When I was able to cook, I loved being creative. Cooking was one of my favorite passions. Have a great day.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
25 Jul 20
Thanks, Linda. I know you miss cooking.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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9 Aug 20
The name you gave your pie did not sound appetizing but the ingredients you used sure did
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