Minty chocolate bliss bites
These mini grasshopper pies are cool, creamy, and irresistibly nostalgic—perfect little treats for mint-chocolate lovers. With a crisp chocolate crust and a fluffy mint filling, they deliver big dessert flavor in a bite-sized, party-ready form. Best of all, they’re no-bake, making them a lifesaver for busy schedules, holidays, or last-minute entertaining. Whether you’re serving them at a spring brunch, St. Patrick’s Day celebration, or just craving something sweet and refreshing, these mini pies come together fast and look bakery-beautiful with minimal effort. 🍫🌿
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 12 mini pies
📝 Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Mint Filling
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spoon or small spatula
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press into liners: Divide mixture into cupcake liners and press firmly into the bottoms. Chill 10 minutes to set.
- Whip the cream: Beat cold heavy cream on medium-high for 2–3 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Sweeten & flavor: Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Beat until stiff peaks form. 💚
- Fold in chocolate chips gently so the filling stays fluffy.
- Fill crusts: Spoon or pipe mint filling into each crust, smoothing the tops.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm. ❄️
- Garnish & serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings just before serving. ✨
💡 Pro Tips
- Clean mint flavor: Start with 1 tsp peppermint extract—add more only if needed.
- Make ahead: These keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Freezer option: Freeze up to 1 month; thaw 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Chocolate boost: Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.