Grasshopper Dessert Splenda
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this refreshing Grasshopper Dessert made with Splenda! This no-bake, sugar-free recipe features a crunchy layer of chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs as the base, topped with a luxuriously creamy mint filling that's perfectly sweetened with Splenda granulated sweetener. The addition of peppermint extract and a touch of green food coloring gives it the classic "grasshopper" look and taste, while sugar-free whipped topping keeps it light and airy. Finished with a sprinkle of sugar-free chocolate chips, this dessert is a low-calorie twist on a beloved classic. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, this treat is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or satisfying your dessert cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Sugar-free chocolate sandwich cookies
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 4 drops Green food coloring
- 8 ounces Whipped topping, sugar-free
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
Place the sugar-free chocolate sandwich cookies into a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs.
Transfer the cookie crumbs to a mixing bowl, add the melted butter, and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and stick together.
Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan to form a crust. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Splenda granulated sweetener together until smooth and creamy.
Add the peppermint extract and green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully combined.
Gently fold in the sugar-free whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Spread the creamy mint layer evenly over the prepared cookie crust in the baking pan.
Sprinkle sugar-free chocolate chips evenly on top of the mint layer for decoration.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
Cut into 8 squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your refreshing and guilt-free Grasshopper Dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.3 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.3 g | 676% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 3316 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.8 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.0 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 71.2 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1390 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
