Grasshopper Pie Lulubelle

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup milk, scalded
• 24 large marshmallows
• 2 ounces green creme de menthe (4 tablespoons)
• 1 ounce creme de cacao (2 table spoons)
• 1 cup heavy cream (1/2 pint)
• 3 drops green food coloring (optional)

Recipe

• 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.).
• 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 creme de cacao (1-1/2 ounces equals 3 tablespoons.).