Grasshopper Pie Lulubelle
- 1 14 cups crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
- 13 cup melted butter
- 23 cup milk, scalded
- 24 large marshmallows
- 2 ounces green creme de menthe (4 tablespoons)
- 1 ounce white Creme de Cacao (2 table spoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream (1/2 pint)
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Combine crumbs and melted butter.
- Press and pat evenly into a 9-inch pie plate; chill.
- (Crust will hold its shape better and taste better, too; chill well.
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- Add marshmallows to scalded milk and melt slowly in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring often.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Add liqueurs; chill until thickened.
- In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff.
- Fold into marshmallow mixture, adding a few drops of green food coloring, if desired.
- This should be a delicate green color.
- Pour into crust and freeze.
- Remove from freezer about 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve pie garnished with additional whipped cream and/or grated semi-sweet chocolate.
- Variations:.
- Brandy Alexander Pie: For the liqueurs, substitute 2 ounces dark creme de cacao and 1 ounce brandy.
- Cherry Brandy Pie: For the liqueurs substitute 3 ounces cherry Brandy.
- Harvey Wallbanger Pie: Substitute orange juice for the scalded milk.
- For the liqueurs substitute 2 ounces Galliano and 1 ounce Cointreau (or vodka).
- Add 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest.
- Pink Squirrel Pie: For the liqueurs substitute 1-1/2 ounces amaretto and 1-1/2 ounces white creme de cacao (1-1/2 ounces equals 3 tablespoons.
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chocolate cookie crumbs, butter, milk, marshmallows, green creme, white creme, heavy cream, coloring
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grasshopper-pie-lulubelle-155871 (may not work)