Grasshopper Pie

Today is pie day, and so Bess and I decided we needed to put up a post about pie. Grasshopper pie is the pie that, to me, tastes like childhood birthday parties. We didn't really cook with booze generally, except for this pie. I don't know at what point it was that I learned that it was actually based on a cocktail. Chocolate. Mint. Whipped cream, marshmallows, Oreos. What could be better? And you don't even need to do a pie crust. (I tend to avoid pie crusts whenever possible. I have been known to throw fits involving throwing pot holders across the room due to burnt pie crusts.)

I tend to decorate the top with Oreos. My sister has done the top with Andes mints.

Ingredients
For the filling:
32 large marshmallows or 3 c mini marshmallows
½ c milk
¼ c crème de menthe (white works, but green is dramatic)
3 Tbp white crème d cacao (doesn't have to be white, but it's prettier)
1 ½ c whipping cream
green food colouring (optional)
For the Crust:
1 1/2 rows of Oreos, crushed
4 Tbps. melted butter

Melt marshmallows and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly. When marshmallows are melted, remove from heat, and let cool until thick (in a cold kitchen with a granite counter, this took about an hour and a half).

Meanwhile, assemble the crust. I crush oreos in a food processor, then put them in the crust with the melted butter and pat into the pie pan.

Blend liqueurs into the marshmallows. This can be tricky, since the marshmallow has basically resolidified. If you have an immersion blender, it's hugely helpful.

Whip the cream, then fold into the marshmallow mixture. Pour into prepared crust, and decorate with oreos, if you want. (I actually prefer the inside cream to the crust and oreos, but it's prettier this way.) 

Put in freezer, and freeze for at least 4 hours.