Grasshopper Torte Recipes

GRASSHOPPER CHOCOLATE TORTE LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare, bake and cool the torte according to the package directions. Once completely cooled, freeze for 30 minutes.
• Using a sharp knife, split the torte in half horizontally and return to the freezer while you make the filling.
• Beat the cream cheese, creme de menthe and creme de cacao in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth. Beat in the marshmallow creme. Beat the cream in a separate medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until completely combined.
• Spread the filling evenly on the cut side of one of the torte halves and top with the remaining torte half, cut-side down. Refrigerate to chill completely, about 4 hours.
• To serve, remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving and top with the prepared ganache. Cut with a sharp knife and serve immediately.

GRASSHOPPER DESSERT SQUARES

Steps:

• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so edges of foil extend over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray. In pan, mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom of pan.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese, crème de menthe and crème de cacao with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until smooth. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.
• In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture until blended. Pour over crust. Freeze about 4 hours or until firm.
• Remove from pan, using foil to lift. Let dessert stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze any remaining dessert tightly covered.

GRASSHOPPER CREAM CHEESE TORTE

Steps:

• Combine butter, crumbs, and the 1 tablespoons sugar.
• Press 2/3 cup of the crumbs on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Chill.
• Sprinkle gelatin over the water in a small saucepan and let stand 5 minutes to soften.
• Stir over very low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Beat cream cheese with remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Gradually beat in gelatin mixture.
• Stir in creme de menthe.
• Reserve 1/2 cup Cool Whip for garnish; fold remainder into cream cheese mixture until no streaks of white remain.
• Pour half the filling into the crumb-lined pan.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons crumbs for the garnish and top evenly with the remaining crumbs.
• Pour remaining filling over the top.
• Garnish with remaining crumbs and rosettes of Cool Whip.
• Freeze until firm.
• (I freeze this over night).
• Remove the sides of the springform pan and allow at least 10 minutes out of the freezer before attempting to cut this.
• You may also use Andes Candies mints cut diagonally, inserted cut side down, into each rosette.

GRASSHOPPER TORTE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs and margarine.
• Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
• Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
• Combine marshmallow creme, milk and creme de menthe, mixing with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Pour over crust.
• Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
• Freeze.
• Variation: Increase milk to 1/4 cup.
• Substitute a few drops peppermint extract and green food coloring for creme de menthe.

SIMPLE GRASSHOPPER TORTE

Steps:

• Line 8-inch round pan with plastic wrap. Beat pudding mixes, milk and extract in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Gently stir in 2-1/2 cups COOL WHIP.
• Spoon 3/4 cup pudding mixture into prepared pan; spread to within 1 inch of edge. Cover with layer of 10 wafers, top sides down, overlapping wafers as necessary to form even layer. Repeat layers 5 times; cover. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Invert dessert onto serving plate just before serving. Remove plastic wrap. Top dessert with remaining COOL WHIP; drizzle with chocolate.

FROZEN GRASSHOPPER TORTE

Steps:

• Combine cookies crumbs and butter. Reserve 1/4 cup; press remaining crumbs.
• into the bottom of a 9 inches springform pan, 2 pie plates or a 9 x 13 pan.
• Chill for 30 minute Spread ice cream over crust. Freeze. In a small bowl,.
• combine milk and marshmallow cream, stir until well blended. Add extract.
• and food coloring. Fold in whipped cream, spoon over ice cream. Top with.
• reserved crumbs. Freeze until firm.

FROZEN GRASSHOPPER TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter; toss until coated. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a 9-in. springform pan or 13x9-in. dish. Freeze 10 minutes. Spread ice cream over crust. Freeze, covered, until firm., In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In a large bowl, mix marshmallow creme, milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring until blended. Fold in whipped cream., Spread over ice cream. Sprinkle with reserved cookie mixture. Freeze, covered, until firm.