Description
Cool grasshopper parfaits deliver delightful mint chocolate magic with layers of creamy indulgence. Refreshing and elegant, these desserts promise sweet satisfaction for chocolate and mint enthusiasts seeking a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cream Layer:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe liqueur
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
- 4 chocolate mint cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Pulverize chocolate cookies into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for the base layer.
- Blend melted butter and granulated sugar with cookie crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- Distribute crumb mixture evenly among serving glasses, gently pressing down to create a compact foundation.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, gradually incorporating powdered sugar.
- Fold crème de menthe liqueur and green food coloring into the whipped cream, creating a vibrant mint-colored cream.
- Carefully layer the mint cream over the chocolate cookie base, using a piping bag or spoon for precise application.
- Refrigerate parfaits for 30 minutes to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over the chilled parfaits just before serving.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings, crushed chocolate mint cookies, and chopped mint leaves on top for a decorative and flavorful garnish.
- Serve immediately, presenting the parfaits as an elegant and refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Crush cookies using a food processor or rolling pin for consistent, fine crumbs that create a sturdy base.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing with cookie crumbs, ensuring a perfectly compact foundation.
- Chill the whipping bowl and beaters beforehand to achieve maximum cream volume and stability.
- Adjust mint flavor intensity by gradually adding crème de menthe, tasting as you mix to suit personal preference.
- Swap crème de menthe with mint extract for a non-alcoholic version that’s kid-friendly and equally delicious.
- Prep ingredients in advance and assemble parfaits shortly before serving to maintain optimal texture and presentation.
- Store leftover parfaits covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, though best consumed immediately for peak freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg