Easy Grasshopper Mousse
Green desserts are all the rage on St. Patrick’s Day, so a riff on my minty grasshopper pie made this Easy Grasshopper Mousse a sure-fire win!
A mousse flavored with Creme de Menthe and white chocolate definitely won over my family. And the mini size was perfect after a celebratory holiday dinner of corn beef and cabbage.
Easy Grasshopper Mousse
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and some of my blogger friends are sharing some green desserts in honor of this holiday. My 4 foot 8-inch Irish great-grandmother, after whom I was named, was a marvel in the kitchen, and famous for her homemade spicy pickles, roast duck, walnut bread and even her New England boiled dinners. Pretty exotic for North Dakota, eh?
One of my mom’s favorite memories of her cherished grandmother was practicing to knead bread on her fleshy arms. I DO come from a family of foodies! So today, I dedicate this Grasshopper Mousse to “Dama.” I’m certain her spirit is always with me in the kitchen.
Tips for Making This Easy Mint Dessert
The grasshopper cocktail originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the 1950s and was equal parts creme de menthe, creme de cacao and cream. My family (well, except for the mint eschewing husband) adores my grasshopper pie, so a mousse version of the beloved grasshopper seemed apropos for the holiday. These Grasshopper/Shamrock Shooters are also a fun, festive treat!
- I like to use the microwave to melt my chocolates. It must be done slowly and carefully so the chocolate doesn’t get overheated. I stop to stir every 30 seconds until only small bits of unmelted chocolate remain. The residual heat should take care of those.
- PRO Tip: Use a chilled bowl to whip your cream. This will actually help to stabilize the cream so it doesn’t separate. Place a mixing bowl in your freezer as you start making this recipe
- It’s not necessary to add food coloring to enhance the green color, but if you want to make it festive for St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to consider the addition.
- Note that there is a raw egg white in this recipe. PRO-Tip: Use a pasteurized egg if you’re serving this dessert to young children, the elderly or immune suppressed to minimize the chance of salmonella contamination, which causes a food borne illness.
To make this Easy Grasshopper Mousse even more sublime, white chocolate was thrown into the mix. My mint fans swooned over this 5-ingredient grasshopper mousse.
Note: There is one raw egg white in this recipe. If you are leery of eating raw eggs, as you should be due to the risk of contracting a foodborne illness, please use a pasteurized egg, now available at many supermarkets.
Here are a Few More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes:
- Mint Cookies and Stout Shake from Melanie Makes
- Baileys Mint Ice Cream & Chocolate Stout Float from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Irish Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Shamrock Shooters
- Chocolate Guinness Cake,
- Creme de Menthe Cake
- Key Lime Pie
- More Best Holiday Recipes
Grasshopper Mousse Recipe
Creme de Menthe and White Chocolate create an irresistible dessert
Ingredients
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten
- Green food coloring, optional
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate with ¼ cup of the heavy cream, stopping and stirring at 30-second intervals till smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Whip remaining ¾ cup heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold a large spoonful of whipped cream into cooled chocolate.
- Gently in creme de menthe, egg white and a few drops of green food coloring, if using.
- Pipe or spoon into serving dishes of your choice. Chill an hour or more before serving. Garnish with mint leaves and/or raspberries, if desired.
Notes
Inspired by Nigella Lawson.Total time does not include chilling time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 384Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 54mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 28gProtein: 4g
60 Comments on “Easy Grasshopper Mousse”
Could I use peppermint flavoring instead of creme de menthe liqueur? Creme de menthe does have alcohol in it, right? We are an alcohol free home, so I would have to find a substitute. This looks absolutely luscious, though and I would love to give it a try! HUGS
omg your great gma sounds so cute!!! and I looove this pretty minty mousse!!
Looks delicious! Reminds me of the Frango Mints we used to get from Marshall Field’s when it was still open here in Chicago. Thanks for sharing!
A perfect tribute to your grandmother, Liz. I was actually seeking a Grasshopper Mousse or Pie to include in a post I did today that just happens to mention grasshoppers:) I just included your lovely Grasshopper Mousse link in that post. It looks incredibly light and fluffy with just the right amount of mint for my liking:)
Thank you so much for sharing all the Green, Liz…Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I want one of these…now! Gorgeous and tasty…love it, Liz!
Wow Liz! these are just gorgeous! I love it with the white chocolate! It looks delish! I don’t think I could share these and I would just eat them all!
Looks great, Liz. With your mousse as light an airy looking as it is, I’m surprised those raspberries didn’t fall through the clouds. Such a pretty presentation and perfect with your blog design ๐
I’m sure you would have made Dama proud! This mousse works for me on so many levels!
creamy mint desserts make me swoon, Liz! This mousse looks amazing… PINNED!
Oh yum! Although forget raspberries. I’d be “garnishing” these with CHOCOLATE!
Such a classy recipe Lizzy! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! And, as always, beautiful photographs!
These look awesome Liz and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Aaw and how awesome to make these in honor of your Dama – I’m sure she would have loved these ๐
Yum! Since it has egg, that makes it good for breakfast too… right??? Happy St. Patty’s Day Liz-enjoy:@)
Oh, so elegant, Liz! Love the story about your great-grandma…I often feel as if my grandmother, Nona and David’s mom, Betty are with me in the kitchen =)
BTW Do hope you share your great-grandma’s walnut bread. Bet it is fantabulous!
I’ll have to work a virgin version of this dessert because my daughter’s favorite flavors is mint. It looks refreshing and those pictures are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for participating.
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Love the way this mousse looks! And I bet I’d love how it tastes even more!
And now I have a craving for grasshopper pie…
How interesting that your grandma was Irish! ๐ So you definitely have a reason to celebrate st.Patrick’s. Though I could have this mousse even without a reason ๐
Beautiful mousse! As another mint fan, I know I’d swoon over this too.
These look amazing! I am SUCH a mint fan and eat it year-round, but I love that it gets special treatment on St. Patrick’s Day. Beautiful photos too, Liz!