Recipe for Frozen Grasshopper Squares
Cool Off This Summer with a Refreshing and Fast Dessert
May 29, 2009
On a summery evening Frozen Grasshopper Squares, a chilly and minty quickly prepared, is the perfect refresher after a big meal.
Evolution of the Grasshopper
Stemming from the classic cocktail, many versions of the Grasshopper have been created including desserts and blended drinks. The first beverage recipe is thought to have originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the mid twentieth century and is named for one of the key ingredients: crème de menthe which is brilliant green in colour. When talking sustenance the term Grasshopper conjures thoughts of creamy mint and chocolate (or of course protein rich insects but that is another recipe).
Ingredients
- 1 tub of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, softened
- 3 cups Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
- 20 Oreo Cookies
- 1 square of Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Optional Garnishes
- 8 Oreo Cookies, halved
- 16 sprigs of Mint Leaves
Utensils
- 13 by 9 inch pan
- Tinfoil
- Rolling pin
- Large spoon
- Fine grater
Makes:
16 servings
Time:
Preparation – 15 min
Freeze – 3 hrs
Whip it Together
- First line the 13 by 9 inch pan with tin foil so that foil extends above the sides of the pan.
- Next, using the rolling pin crush the 20 Oreo cookies to fine crumbs and spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- With the spoon layer the softened mint chocolate chip ice cream over the crumbs.
- Add the Cool Whip on top of the ice cream and smooth to cover surface.
- Finally grate a fine coating of chocolate onto the whipped topping.
- Once the prep is finished place the pan into the freezer for at least 3 hours.
Serving
When preparing to eat be sure to remove the Frozen Grasshopper dessert from the freezer about 15 minutes before and allow to sit at room temperature. To remove from the pan use the excess tinfoil to lift the dessert and place on a hard surface. Cut evenly into 16 squares.
As an optional garnish place half an Oreo cookie into the top of each square or set one small sprig of mint leaves onto each square.
A Versatile Masterpiece
These treats are so light that they could be enjoyed any time of day. The frosty Frozen Grasshopper Squares that were so quick to make will impress dinner guests of all ages.
The beauty of this dessert is that it is also easily customizable. To cater to guests’ tastes try experimenting with other ingredients: add a different flavour of ice cream, switch the Oreo crumbs for graham cracker crumbs or spread on fresh whipped cream.
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