Grasshopper Pie

* Exported from MasterCook II *

GRASSHOPPER PIE

Recipe By : The Great American Dessert Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies & Pastries

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Baked 9-inch or 10-inch Chocolate Crumb
Crust pie shell -- see recipe
30 large marshmallows
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup creme de menthe
3 tablespoons white creme de cacao
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Garnish: Chocolate shavings

Prepare the pie shell according to the recipe directions. Cool before
filling. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over mederate heat, combine the
marshmallows and milk and cook, stirring constantly until the marshmallows
have melted. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. (Do not
refrigerate; the marshmallows will gel if allowed to chill.) Add the creme
de menthe and creme de cacao, beating thoroughly until combined. Whip the
cream until stiff. Fold in the marshmallow mixture. Spoon the filling into
the crumb crust. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Chill for 3 to 4 hours or
until firm. The pie will hold for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

YIELD: 8 to 10 servings

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