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    Home / Pies, Tarts, and Galettes / pie / No-Bake Matcha Mint Grasshopper Pies in Jars {gluten-free, vegan}

    No-Bake Matcha Mint Grasshopper Pies in Jars {gluten-free, vegan}

    Published Mar 13, 2016

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    Grasshopper Pie gets a stupid-healthy update from cashews, coconut, matcha, fresh mint, and an almond-cocoa crust. Gluten-free, vegan and optionally refined sugar-free. 

    delicious no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}

    ‌‌Pi Day is the best holiday, amiright? It's a holiday where math, pizza, and pie lovers unite. No matter that I'm about as adept at math as I am at training my cat not to eat my cookies, my love of pie more than makes up for this fact, and I've been plotting and testing these green beauties for the past few weeks. So it is that I bring you these little pies in jars infused with fresh mint, matcha, and a crumbly almond-cocoa crust topped with minty coconut cream and chocolate shavings.

    Math be damned, we're 100% hooked.

    nuts in blender

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    But full disclaimer: I've never had legit grasshopper pie. Regardless of whether eating insects is the future, the name is revolting. The ingredients – Oreos, marshmallow fluff, gelatin, and creme de menthe – are the same. But chocolate, mint, and cream? I'll take those in (just about) any form.

    ingredients in jars

    Grasshopper pie hales from the cocktail of the same name, and both stem from the era of jell-O salad, meatloaf, and Ham and Bananas Hollandaise, sometimes known as the "temporary insanity era of cooking." True to its jell-o-molded brethren, grasshopper pie has a chiffon filling of airy custard set with gelatin. The custard is infused with bright green Creme de Menthe liqueur, chilled in a chocolate cookie crust, and smothered in whipped cream. I'm sure the taste is more delicious than the ingredient list, but I wasn't about to find out, lest I end up like Evan Symon, a.k.a. Martha Stewart of the Damned.

    mint in jug

    The idea for this more wholesome version came to me one day at Sarah's as we discussed various uses for matcha, and we cooked up a plan for these uncooked pie-lets. Instead of the usual gluten-sugar-dairy-egg-gelatin-fest, I kept the whole thing ridiculously healthy, basing it on these chocolate cheesecakes which I adapted from Comfy Belly (and is one of this site's most-made recipes to date!).

    matcha on tray

    Ground almonds, cocoa powder, and maple syrup make a super simple crust that gets packed into jars. The filling is a base of soaked cashews blended with maple syrup and water, plus a bit of ground chia seed to help the mixture gel while keeping it light and creamy. Blanching mint leaves and shocking them in ice water, then blending them into the filling, preserves its bright color and fresh flavor. (Trust me here. I tried simply blending in the raw leaves and they turned the whole thing baby-poop brown and gave it the flavor of an old refrigerator. When blanched, the resulting filling tastes like biting into a fresh bunch of mint.)

    matcha in a jar

    Matcha adds color and bittersweet, vegetal notes, and coconut oil helps the filling set. Straining the filling through a sieve isn't the most fun thing you'll do in the kitchen, but it beats marring your silky-smooth masterpiece with stringy leaves. I speak from experience.

    Once the pie-lets have chilled, I top them with whipped coconut cream kissed with a few drops of peppermint extract, and shower the whole thing in chocolate shavings.

    no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan} in jars

    Dig into a finished pie (or "grasshopper," as Jay has taken to calling them) and your spoon will slice through a layer of flaky chocolate, a puff of coconut cream, a creamy green filling, and a crumbly chocolate crust. Slip a bite in your maw and the taste of fresh mint hits you first, followed by rich chocolate, a little je ne sais quoi from the matcha, and a nubby, nutty crust.

    stacks of no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}

    Unlike the grasshopper pies of yore, these are full of good-for-you fats from nuts and coconut, antioxidants from cocoa, mint, and matcha, and they come together in a snap, no oven required. They're not unlike a chocolate matcha mint cheesecake. I think the recipe could be doubled and shaped in a 9" pie pan or springform pan to feed a crowd.

    glass pots of no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}

    I'm pretty sure they beat a Frosted Lime-Walnut Salad any day...

    pots no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}

    ...but I'm not about to find out.

    top down shot of no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}

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    no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}
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    No-Bake Matcha Mint Grasshopper Pies in Jars {gluten-free, vegan}

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    Grasshopper pie never looked so healthy and adorable. Cashew cream, coconut oil, almonds, and maple syrup make a silky-smooth filling kissed with fresh mint and matcha, all topped with peppermint coconut cream atop a nutty cocoa crust.
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Chilling time: 3 hours
    Total: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 large or 8 dainty servings

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 ¼ cups sliced or whole almonds (130 g)
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (40 g)
    • pinch fine sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30 ml)

    Filling:

    • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cool water for 4-12 hours (or covered in boiling water and soaked 1-2 hours) (135 g)
    • 1 tablespoon finely ground white chia seed (6 g)
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons light maple syrup (grade A amber) (90 ml)
    • pinch fine sea salt
    • ½ cup cool water (120 ml)
    • 2 ½ teaspoons unsweetened culinary-grade matcha powder
    • ¾ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves (from 1-2 bunches) (20 g)
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted and cooled extra-virgin coconut oil

    Topping:

    • 1 small can coconut cream, chilled at least 2 hours (5.4 ounce / 160 ml)
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (10 ml)
    • a few drops peppermint extract
    • chocolate shavings, mint sprigs, and/or matcha, for garnish

    Instructions

    Crust:

    • In the bowl of a food processor, process the almonds, cocoa powder and salt until the almonds are finely ground. Drizzle in the maple syrup and pulse until the mixture clumps together lightly. Divide the crust mixture among 4 (8-ounce) or 8 (4-ounce) jars or cups and pack gently; the crust mixture is easier to eat with a spoon when slightly loose.

    Filling:

    • Rinse and drain the cashews and place them in the bowl of a blender with the ground chia, salt, maple syrup, and half of the water. Blend on low, gradually increasing to high, gradually adding the remaining water. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until silky-smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. If the mixture is warm to the touch, let it cool before proceeding to the next step – we want to keep the mixture cool so the mint doesn't oxidize.
    • Bring a small kettle of water to a boil. Prepare a small ice bath by combining several ice cubes in a medium bowl with cool water. Place the mint leaves in a strainer, place the strainer over a bowl, and pour enough boiling water over the leaves to just wilt them, about 1 cup. Immediately dump the mint into the ice bath and stir until the mint is icy-cold, 1 minute. When the cashew mixture is ready, drain the mint, squeeze out excess moisture, and add to the blender along with the matcha powder. Blend on medium-high until the mint is broken down into tiny pieces. Add the melted coconut oil and blend until just combined; don't over process or the mixture could become grainy.
    • Place a fine mesh strainer over a large measuring pitcher or bowl and pour in the filling; it will be thick. Vigorously work the mixture through the strainer with a sturdy silicone spatula, pressing on the mint leaf dregs to extract all the good stuff; it will take a bit of effort but the silky-smooth results will be worth it! Now pour the filling into the jars over the crust. Cover and chill the jars until the filling is firm and set, 3-4 hours and up to 2 days.

    Topping:

    • Without tilting or shaking the can, remove the coconut cream from the refrigerator, open the can, and scrape the top creamy part into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the maple syrup and peppermint extract (a little goes a long way!) and whip until the mixture holds soft peaks.
    • When the pies are firm, remove from the refrigerator, top each with a dollop of cream and handful of chocolate shavings, and serve.
    • The pies keep well for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Don't skip the steps of blanching and shocking the mint or pushing the filling through a sieve to remove the mint particles.
    I like using my super-fine, funnel shaped sieve called a chinoise for the silkiest filling.
    If you can't find coconut cream, chill a can of regular, full-fat coconut milk overnight and use the solid cream that forms on the top of the can.
    Light maple syrup (grade A amber) lets the other flavors come through best.
    Nutritional values are based on one of four large servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 20gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 876mgFiber: 11gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 3.8mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 6.7mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

    batch of no-bake matcha mint grasshopper pies in jars {gluten-free, vegan}

     

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    Comments

    1. ukkidsnutrition says

      April 27, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Beautiful pictures!

      Reply
    2. Marti says

      March 10, 2017 at 6:05 am

      It would be helpful if there were a comment section for those who have actually tried recipes (on any food blog).....OMG, Wow, and Awesome just
      don't provide us novice cooks with informative tips & tweaks we need!

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      • Jess says

        August 06, 2017 at 8:22 pm

        I finally tried this, and found that no matter what I did, the mint still got brown even after being put in an ice bath. So it made the pie a baby poop brown instead of the pretty green. :( I even went and got another bunch of mint and tried the next day, but even after they were left in the ice bath, after the air hit them they turned brown...so I won't be trying it again. It smells good (have yet to eat it), but it looks awful. haha

        Reply
    3. Jess says

      June 17, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      Would I be able to use regular chia seed meal? I can't find white chia seed meal anywhere except for online, but I'd rather not buy an entire 10.00 bag for just this recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 18, 2017 at 11:03 am

        Absolutely, the white is just for the look of it, but any will work just fine. :)

        Reply
        • Jess says

          June 18, 2017 at 11:06 am

          Great! I went ahead and bought a bag of the white chia meal so I'll have enough to make plenty of these adorable pies, but that's good to know that I can use regular chia seed too. :)

          Reply
          • Alanna says

            June 18, 2017 at 11:14 am

            Perfect! I love throwing chia meal in smoothies, too, if you're looking for more uses. And I use it in this lemon-berry version of these pies, too: https://bojongourmet.com/2016/06/no-bake-lemon-berry-coconut-cream-tart-vegan-gluten-free-refined-sugar-free/. Let me know how you like them! :)

            Reply
            • Jess says

              June 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

              Ooh I will have to try the other recipe! & yes I love smoothies! I'll definitely let you know how it goes!

    4. Ana says

      November 25, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      I made these a couple of days ago and they are delicious. I also thought I saw a different version of these on your website using greens instead of matcha, but I can't find them again. Have you done such?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 09, 2018 at 10:22 pm

        Hm, not that I can think of! Maybe it was on a different site?

        Reply
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