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Creme De Menthe Grasshopper Pudding Dessert

February 27, 2020 By Dawn 16 Comments

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These Grasshopper pudding shots are a creamy boozy pudding that is a delicious adult dessert. It’s one of those easy quick desserts that can be made in 10 minutes or less.

Bowl of Creme de Menthe pudding with spoons on the side.

The green color comes from the Creme De Menthe mint-flavored alcoholic beverage, making this no-bake dessert the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat, but it’s also great to enjoy all year long!

Two glass bowls of Creme de Menthe pudding

Grasshopper Shot Ingredients

  • Instant vanilla pudding
  • Milk
  • Creme de menthe
  • Whipping cream
  • Chopped chocolate (optional)

Helpful Tips:

  • Use an electric mixer for the best result.
  • Add only part of the Creme De Menthe to the pudding mix at first and taste. I like to do about half of the amount, and then I add more if I want to enhance the taste of the mint.
  • Don’t overbeat the pudding. You will be folding in the whipped cream, and if the pudding is too thick, the whipped cream will not combine with the pudding too well.
  • Once you have completed making the pudding, add to the service dishes right away. You do not want the pudding set up in the mixing bowl.
  • Looking down at 2 bowls of mint pudding with two spoons.

Can you make this pudding so it is kid-friendly?

You can make this recipe kid-friendly by using mint or peppermint extract. The texture and the flavor will be a bit different than when you are using the Creme De Menthe.

Also, the pudding will not be that pretty green color. A fix for that is to add a few drops of green food coloring to the pudding and stir/beat it in.

Green pudding in four bowls.

How long will the pudding keep in the refrigerator?

If you are lucky enough to have any leftovers, you can refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

Steps for Grasshopper Pudding Dessert:

Step One:

Combine the pudding, milk, and creme de menthe with an electric mixer and mix until it starts to thicken.

Milk in a bowl, box of pudding, cream, and a bottle of creme de menthe.
Looking down at a bowl of green pudding.

Step Two:

Whip the whipping cream with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Add the pudding to the whipped cream and fold in.

Step Three:

Fill dessert serving dishes. Top with sweetened whipped cream and chopped chocolate

Whipped cream in a glass bowl.
Green creme de menthe pudding in glass bowl.

Step Four:

Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour to finish setting up.

Looking for additional dessert recipes? Check the recipes out:

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  • No Bake Orange Cheesecake
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Two bowls if green pudding with whipped cream and chopped chocolate on top.

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Bowl of Creme de Menthe pudding with spoons on the side.

Creme De Menthe Grasshopper Pudding Dessert

This Creme De Menthe Grasshopper Pudding Dessert is a creamy boozy pudding that is a delicious adult dessert. It's one of those easy quick desserts that can be made in 10 minutes or less.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creme de menthe pudding dessert, grasshopper pudding dessert, mint pudding dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding
  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup creme de menthe
  • 8 ounces whipping cream more if you want to top the pudding with whipped cream
  • chopped chocolate optional

Instructions

  • Combine the pudding, milk, and creme de menthe and blend with an electric mixer just until it begins to thicken a little. (note 1)
  • With clean beaters beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks.
  • Add the pudding mixture to the whipped cream and fold in the pudding.
  • Fill dessert dishes. Top with sweetened whipped topping and chopped chocolate if desired.
  • Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour to let the pudding set up.

Notes

  1. Add only 1/4 cup of the creme de menthe to the pudding and mix just a little and taste. If you desire more of a mint taste and the remaining 1/4 cup or desired amount. 
  2. For a kid-friendly dessert use mint or peppermint extract. The texture and flavor will be a bit different but you will still get that great minty flavor. If you want the dessert to have that pretty green color just add a few drops of green food coloring.
  3. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour before serving to let the dessert set up.
  4. The pudding can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.3g | Fat: 18.7g | Saturated Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 38.5g | Calcium: 7mg

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  1. Joanne

    March 8, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I LOVE creme de menthe….especially in dessert (rather than in an actual beverage). I would love to dig into one of these pudding cups!

    Reply
  2. Karen @ Baking In A Tornado

    March 8, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    When I first saw these I thought they were Shamrock Shakes. But they’re way better. Love Creme de Menthe and the idea of using it to dress up pudding,

    Reply
  3. Reeni

    March 9, 2014 at 1:51 am

    These are so bright and pretty! And irresistible looking too! I love all things mint and these look fun to eat.

    Reply
  4. Andrea

    March 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    Could I use mint extract instead so they are kid friendly? thanks!

    Reply
    • Dawn

      March 1, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Andrea, to be honest, I have never made these with mint extract.
      I would think that you could use the extract instead of the creme de menthe, but I would put a small amount in at a time to see the how the flavor is. I would think that the extract has more mint flavor than the creme de menthe would have. If you try please let me know how they turn out. Thank you for stopping by! Dawn

      Reply
  5. Alexandra

    February 28, 2020 at 4:02 am

    Love how simple this is to prepare – but so delicious too! And such a fun colour 🙂

    Reply
  6. Liz

    March 1, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    My kids LOVE grasshopper desserts so I’m going to have to add this to one of our Sunday night dinner menus when the boys join us!

    Reply
  7. David @ Spiced

    March 2, 2020 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    This looks perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Plus, you can’t beat a good boozy dessert.

    Reply
  8. Juliana

    March 2, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    I have not had creme de menthe for a while and this dessert is perfect for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day…I love the color and how easy it is to make.
    Thanks for the recipe Dawn…and have a fabulous week!

    Reply
  9. Jill

    December 25, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    4 stars
    I improvised a bit and the results were great! I used white chocolate pudding and cool whip instead of whipping cream. I also added an Andes mint to scoop out the jello shot. Just perfect for our holiday edition of Cousins & Cocktails!

    Reply
    • Dawn

      December 26, 2021 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you for the comment Jill.

      Reply
  10. DEBRA ESPOSITO

    March 12, 2024 at 6:46 am

    Can I make these ahead of time with the whipped cream on top? I would like to bring these to a party and can’t top with cream there.

    Reply
    • Dawn

      March 12, 2024 at 7:08 am

      Hi Debra, Normally I don’t put the whipped cream on top of the pudding until I serve it. But I think if you put it on top of the pudding just before you leave and you are careful with transporting it should be okay. I hope you like the recipe!

      Reply
      • DEBRA ESPOSITO

        March 12, 2024 at 7:39 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
  11. Kathy

    March 17, 2024 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Was delicious. Used champagne flutes and made parfaits. Layered it with crushed mint Oreo cookies and topped with a dollop of whip cream, couple drops of green crème de mint and a Andes candy. Looked like an elegant dessert but was so simple to make.

    Reply
    • Dawn

      March 17, 2024 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Kathy, I am so happy that you liked this recipe. I like what you added to the recipe, it sounds delicious!

      Reply

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