Pie, Quiche and Tart Recipes




Spirited Pie Recipes

Grasshopper Pie

Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Blend all ingredients; spread in a 9-inch pie pan and bake 8 minutes at 375 degrees F. Cool.

Filling:
32 large marshmallows or
    3 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup creme de menthe
3 tablespoons white creme de cacao
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, chilled
Few drops green food coloring
Grated chocolate (optional)

In saucepan over medium heat, cook marshmallows and milk, stirring constantly, just until marshmallows melt. Chill until thickened; blend in liqueurs.

In chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff. Fold marshmallow mixture into whipped cream; fold in food coloring. Pour into cooled crust. If desired, sprinkle with grated chocolate. Chill at least 3 hours.