Grasshopper Parfaits
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This Grasshopper Parfait recipe is a fun twist on Grasshopper Pie and is really easy to make, but looks so fancy. Keep it kid friendly or make an adult version with Creme De Menthe. Either way, it is rich, creamy, quick, no-bake, and crazy delicious!
Looking for more easy St. Patrick’s Day treats? Try our Shamrock Shake and Pistachio Fluff – delish!
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No Bake Grasshopper Pie Parfaits
If you love Grasshopper Pie, you will love these Grasshopper parfaits too. Granted, I made a few alterations. Traditional Grasshopper pie is made with marshmallows, creme de menthe liqueur, and creme de cocoa. I went with cream cheese and mint Oreos to keep it kid-friendly.
They’re rich, creamy, and light. And so easy! The combination of chocolate and mint, and of course the green hue, makes them fun and festive for St. Patrick’s Day, spring time, or even Christmas (don’t scoff – it’s be back before you know it!)
Ingredients Needed
You only need 5 ingredients to make this no bake treat.
(For all the details, scroll below to the complete printable recipe card.)
- Mint Oreo cookies – These Oreos give the parfaits the mint flavor and green color without needing to add mint extract or food coloring.
- Heavy cream – Makes the filling rich and creamy.
- Powdered sugar – Combined with the heavy cream for sweetness. Avoid granulated sugar or it will be grainy.
- Cream cheese – Softened to room temperature for easier blending.
- Whole milk – Helps loosen the filling.
Recipe Variations
There are actually a couple fun ways you could change this up and still keep the same look and refreshing flavor.
- Use regular Oreos. Replace the mint oreos with regular ones and add in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and a couple drops of green food coloring.
- Try Thin Mints! Ditch the Oreos entirely and use Girl Scout Thin Mints
- Make it boozy. Use creme de menthe liqueur for an adult version.
Proper Storage
- To make the cream filling ahead of time: The filling can be prepped 1 day prior to assembly. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Storing assembled parfaits: Parfaits should be kept refrigerated until ready to serve. They can be assembled up to 1 day in advance, but the longer they sit, the whipped cream will start to loosen and become flat and the cookie will lose all of their crunch.
More Parfait Recipes:
- Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits
- Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
- White Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits
- Cookies and Cream Parfaits
- Peach Yogurt Parfaits
- Almond Joy Yogurt Parfaits
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Grasshopper Parfaits
Ingredients
- 15 whole mint green Oreo cookies
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, , divided
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, , softened
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse several times until crumbs form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken; slowly add in 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar. Continue to mix until thickened and stiff peaks form. (Do not overheat or it will become thick and clumpy.) Pour into a bowl; set aside.
- In the same bowl (no need to rinse out), beat the cream cheese until smooth. Continue mixing and add in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and milk. Beat until well combined.
- With a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, until just combined.
- Alternate the cheesecake mousse with the cookie crumbs in small tumbler glasses. Continue layering depending on the size of your glasses.
- Serve right away or chill for later and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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What about a sugar free version for us Diabetics?
I have some mascarpone cheese that I would like to use . Is it possible to substitute it for the cream cheese in the recipe and keep all other ingredients as is?
Hm. Not sure, really…I’ve always used cream cheese. Aside form it being a different flavor, mascarpone is also more dense. You might need to loosen it up with some heavy cream. I can’t vouch for the results, but you could try it.
I added the booze. These were great.
When do you add the creme de Menthe?
These are lovely! I love Oreo and mint together! Best combo ever.
Delicious!
Easy and delicious – loved them