Grasshopper Parfaits
Dive into the refreshing and indulgent world of Grasshopper Parfaits—a no-bake dessert that blends the cool, minty allure of peppermint with the rich decadence of chocolate. This irresistible treat features layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, a velvety mint cream filling tinged with a hint of green food coloring, and luscious drizzles of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Light and creamy whipped topping crowns each parfait, with optional garnishes of chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch. Perfectly portioned in glasses or jars, this stunning layered dessert comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal effort. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or craving a quick indulgence, these Grasshopper Parfaits are the perfect blend of flavor, texture, and visual appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 cookies Chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 4 drops Green food coloring
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 cup Whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the peppermint extract and green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until evenly combined and a pale green color is achieved.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
6. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and milk. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
7. To assemble the parfaits, spoon a layer of cookie crumbs into the bottom of each serving glass or jar.
8. Add a layer of the mint cream filling over the cookie crumbs, followed by a drizzle of the melted chocolate.
9. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a dollop of whipped topping on top.
10. Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
11. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 411 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
