Keto Grasshopper Pie (2024)

Ingredient Notes

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• Keto chocolate cookies: I like using pre-made keto cookies like the HighKey brownie bites to make this pie even easier. You can also use the wafers from my Keto Thin Mints. And I’ve provided even more ideas in the Expert Tips section.
• Almond milk: You need some sort of creamy liquid to bloom the gelatin. And rather than more cream, which makes the dessert heftier, I choose almond milk. You could use hemp milk or another low carb milk.
• Gelatin: You need gelatin to set the filling properly. You can use one envelope of Knox gelatin in place of the grass-fed version.
• Peppermint extract: I love the oil based peppermint flavor from Frontier, as it combines well with other ingredients.
• Food coloring: Be forewarned that it can take a lot of natural food coloring to get a decent minty green color. If you use artificial colors, you can get a more vibrant color. As you can see, my pie was a light pastel green.
• Whipping cream: The filling is a light and airy mint mousse, so whipped cream provided the proper structure and consistency.
• Sweetener: Because this is a no bake recipe, you need a powdered sweetener like Swerve Confectioners to avoid grittiness.
• Kitchen staples: Butter, vanilla extract.

Step by Step Directions

1. Grind the cookies: Place the chocolate cookies in a food processor and process until they resemble fine crumbs. Transfer to a 9 inch pie plate and stir in the melted butter until well combined.

2. Prepare the crust: Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. If it’s a deep dish pie pan, only go about two thirds of the way up. Freeze the crust while preparing the filling.

3. Bloom the gelatin: Pour the almond milk into a small saucepan and sprinkle the surface with the gelatin. Let bloom for a few minutes, then set over medium heat and whisk until almost simmering and the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk in the peppermint extract and enough green food coloring for a light green color. Let cool for 20 minutes.

4. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, combine the whipping cream with the powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and a bit more green food coloring. Beat until it holds stiff peaks.

5. Assemble the pie: Add the cooled gelatin mixture and beat on low until well combined. Pour into the chilled crust and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

6. Garnish: Drizzle with chocolate syrup or pipe whipped cream on top. Add a few cookies or cookie crumbs, as desired.

What is Grasshopper Pie?

This classic pie takes its name from the Grasshopper co*cktail, a minty concoction that includes creme de menthe and creme de cacao. The pie often takes marshmallows or marshmallow fluff. However, this Keto Grasshopper Pie uses gelatin, almond milk, and heavy whipping cream for a lighter mousse-like filling.

How many carbs are in Keto Grasshopper Pie?

One serving of this low carb grasshopper pie has 2.8g of carbs and 1.2g of fiber. So it has a net carb count of 1.6g per slice.

How do you store Grasshopper Pie?

Store the pie, tightly covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pie for several months.

Other popular mint desserts

Keto Thin Mints

Keto Thin Mints are crispy keto cookies with a sugar-free mint chocolate coating. They’re the perfect way to indulge in Girl Scout cookies without all the sugar and carbs.

Keto Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Delicious keto peppermint truffles that taste like Oreo cookies! These easy sugar-free cookie dough balls are a healthy nut-free holiday treat.