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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (No Bake) » Grasshopper Pie Milkshake

    LAST UPDATED: October 14, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: July 11, 2014 By Toni Dash 13 Comments

    Grasshopper Pie Milkshake

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    Grasshopper Pie Milkshake

    When the idea of Milkshake Week popped up, I found myself with more ideas for milkshakes than I’d ever considered. When my kids got wind of the project, that list quadrupled quickly. Everyone loves a milkshake, am I right?

    My first contribution to the week was a Cherry-Cola Milkshake;  featuring my not-so-secret-anymore indulgence of Cherry Coke in the form of a shake-meets-float idea that was slurped down by my taste testers faster than I could time. The second idea that popped to mind was a suggestion from my kids, haling to a family favorite dessert:  Grasshopper Pie.

    I personally have loved Grasshopper Pie for as long as I can remember. My mother did not serve it often but it seemed so exotic in the minty-green hue bursting with chocolate mint flavors. Each my mother and Grandmother had a recipe card with the beloved recipe and since I shared it on Boulder Locavore it has remained a reader favorite.

    Chocolate-Mint Ice cream

    I thought it was a genius idea to make it into a milkshake, with a version for each adults and kids. My first true encounter with adult milkshakes was when visiting the iconic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs last year. They had just opened their swank new bowling alley featuring a hip menu of small bites and adult milkshakes. I fell in love with one of their recommended favorites, the Purple Pin, which uses Crème de Violette affording a tender violet color and light flavor of violets too.

    True Grasshopper Pie is made with a marshmallow base, melted with cream and Crème de Menthe. For the purposes of the milkshake using Chocolate-Mint Ice Cream works best along with Crème de Menthe and some chocolate cookies both in the milkshake and rimming the glass. Drinking the shake over the chocolate cookie rim truly brings forth the taste of the pie and is a fantastic addition to the creamy, chocolate and mint flavors.

    Broken Chocolate Cookies with a vintage meat mallet

    True Grasshopper Pie is green thanks to the Crème de Menthe. For the milkshake I wanted it to be green but unsure the amount of Crème de Menthe would deliver that I selected green Chocolate Mint Ice cream. If you desire the subtle green color I suggest doing the same. Many Chocolate Mint ice creams are actually white in color so check before leaving the store.

    Grasshopper Pie Milkshake

    Grasshopper Pie Milkshake

    There is nothing better than a frozen, retro Grasshopper Pie. Unless you make it into an adult milkshake! Chocolate Mint ice cream, Creme de Menthe liqueur and some chocolate cookie crumbs do the trick. Made perfect with a cookie crumb rimmed glass to drink from! Grasshopper Pie and this milkshake contain Creme de Menthe, a minty liqueur. If desiring an alcohol-free option, swap the liqueur for milk. The shake will still be minty from the ice cream.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 12-14 ounce milkshake
    Calories: 596kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Chocolate Mint Ice Cream (green in color)
    • 1 ounce Crème de Menthe , purchased or homemade
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1/4-1/2 cup ground Chocolate cookie/wafer crumbs (I used Pamela’s Gluten-Free Extreme Chocolate Mini Cookies)

    Instructions

    Rimming the Milkshake Glass with Cookie Crumbs:

    • Reserving the 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs, place remaining cook crumbs in a small plate. Smooth out to make an even top surface.
    • Take the milkshake serving glass and place the rim on top of the chocolate mint ice cream, adding slight pressure twist the glass in the ice cream to create a ring approximately 1/4 inch deep.
    • Place the rimmed glass rim-side down into the cookie crumbs so the crumbs are covering the ice cream ring on the glass. Gently twist the glass from side to side allowing the crumbs to fully cover the ice cream ring. Lift from crumbs and set aside to dry.

    Making the Milkshake:

    • Combine the ice cream, Creme de Menthe and 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs in a blender and blend until smooth. NOTE: Milk may be substituted for the Creme de Menthe if a non-alcohol version is desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    Grasshopper Pie Milkshake

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    You’ll want to visit the other talented bloggers who posted mouthwatering  Milkshakes today via the links below:

    • Fried Banana Milkshakes from The Little Kitchen
    • Cherry Lambic Milkshakes from Love & Olive Oil
    • Heavenly Apple Pie Milkshake from fifteen spatulas
    • Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake from Cookies and Cups
    • Cookies & Cream Coffee Milkshake from Bake Your Day
    • S’mores Milkshakes from Katie’s Cucina
    • Healthy Banana Cream Pie Milkshake from Texanerin Baking
    • Toasted Marshmallow Shake from kokocooks
    • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Oreo Milkshake from My Baking Addiction
    • Chocolate Coffee Milkshake from Jelly Toast
    • Chocolate Coffee Milkshake from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
    • Strawberry-Rhubarb Milkshake from Dairy Good Life
    • S’Mores Milkshake {Toasted Marshmallow & Chocolate Milkshake} from Foodie with Family
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Ooooh. This is really dreamy. I LOVE chocolate mint goodies and especially in ice cream form. But with crème de menthe?! Oh my. I would devour that.

      Reply
    2. Cassie says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:21 am

      I adore these photos, Toni! Mint + chocolate always win me over, especially with summer treats!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        July 11, 2014 at 7:54 pm

        Thanks so much Cassie and I agree completely!

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    3. Julie says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      This looks fantastic! Is 10am too early for me to have a milkshake? It’s kind of like a smoothie…right? 😉

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 11, 2014 at 7:54 pm

        It’s never too early for a milkshake Julie!

        Reply
    4. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Mmmm. I love minty chocolatey desserts when the weather’s hot and this looks divine. I’d love to slurp one of these tonight!

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 11, 2014 at 7:53 pm

        I agree Rebecca. Without the mint chocolate is too much for me in the heat. With it? No stopping me.

        Reply
    5. shelly (cookies and cups) says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:25 am

      This is simply gorgeous!!

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 11, 2014 at 7:52 pm

        Thanks Shelly! Loved yours too!

        Reply
    6. JulieD says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Toni, these look fantastic!! I want one right now!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        July 11, 2014 at 7:52 pm

        Thank you Julie! This has been such a fun and yummy week! Thanks again for including me. I’m set with inspired shake recipes now for the next several months.

        Reply
    7. Beth @ The First Year says

      July 11, 2014 at 6:08 am

      Toni, this is awesome!! I want to pick up the glass and drink it! Great work!

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 11, 2014 at 7:51 pm

        Thanks Beth. Admittedly they are delicious. I was careful not to sample any until after the photos to make sure there would be one to take a photo of!

        Reply

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