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    May 26, 2020 · Updated July 2, 2024

    Grasshopper Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn!)

    5 from 2 votes
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    · by Amanda Gajdosik

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    A dish filled with scoops of green grasshopper ice cream speckled with chocolate shavings.

    This grasshopper ice cream recipe is so easy and even more delicious! It’s flavored with mint and chocolate, like the classic grasshopper cocktail recipe. It also contains just a hint of booze like a blended grasshopper drink – as all ice cream should!

    A batch of homemade grasshopper ice cream recipe in a round cake pan lined with parchment paper on a grey background.

    Make sure this easy and delicious grasshopper ice cream recipe is on your “To Make” list this summer season. It’s cool, creamy, and refreshing – just like the classic Midwestern grasshopper cocktail!

    It comes together in just a few minutes, too! This is thanks to an effortless no-churn ice cream recipe base that’s ready to freeze in less than ten minutes.

    A single scoop of no churn mint chip ice cream rests on a silver ice cream scoop.

    Ingredients for (no-churn) Grasshopper Ice Cream Recipe

    • Heavy Cream (use a WI-based brand, if you can!)
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • Crème de Menthe
    • Crème de Cacao
    • Mint Extract
    • Chopped Chocolate
    A glass dish full of grasshopper ice cream with a silver spoon sticking out of it on a grey background.

    Care for a cocktail?

    A traditional grasshopper is usually a blended beverage made with ice cream, heavy cream, crème de menthe (that’s fancy speak for mint), and crème de cacao (that’s fancy speak for chocolate).

    They’re a staple at Wisconsin Supper Clubs as an after-dinner drink and dessert all in one! We make them every New Year’s Eve to toast to new beginnings (and satisfy our sweet teeth!).

    Feel free to throw a few scoops of this decadent (and grown up!) mint chip ice cream into a blender with another splash of cream (or booze!). Blend it up and serve with a straw for your own homemade grasshopper cocktail!

    A glass dish full of scoops from a grasshopper ice cream recipe. A bottle of creme de menthe is in the background.

    What flavor is Grasshopper Ice Cream?

    Much like the beloved cocktail, this no churn grasshopper ice cream recipe is flavored with mint and chocolate. It has two (count ‘em TWO) different liqueurs in it – crème de menthe and crème de cacao.

    A half teaspoon of mint extract heightens the mint flavor and chopped chocolate provides a necessary crunch.

    The base of this no churn ice cream is the base for all wonderful no church ice cream recipes. It is simply whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk. From there, you can add whatever flavorings or mix-ins to the base.

    An unfrozen batch of grasshopper ice cream no churn ice cream in a round cake pan lined with parchment paper is spread evening with an orange spatula.

    How to make Grasshopper Ice Cream

    This is just a brief overview, full instructions are in the recipe card below!

    1. Whip the cream. With just a pinch of salt. And to just barely stiffened peaks.
    2. Add the sweetened condensed milk. The whole dang, drippy can.
    3. Add in the booze, extracts, and color. Just a few drops of green to heighten the classic color of the grasshopper drink!
    4. Stir in the chocolate. This recipe is basically mint chocolate chip ice cream on steroids. The different sized chocolate chunks provide amazing texture and flavor.
    5. Pour and freeze. The ice cream needs to chill in the freezer for at least four hours (overnight is even better). It can be put in a cake pan, loaf pan (both lined with parchment paper to prevent scratches), or a Tupperware container for even easier storage!
    6. Scoop and serve. I always put my ice cream scoop in a glass of warm water for a minute or two before scooping. It slides through like a hot knife through butter! Sprinkle with some extra chocolate chunks (or pour over another shot of crème de menthe), because you’re worth it.
    Add sweetened condensed milk to the whipped cream.
    Add the booze!
    Add the extract and food coloring.
    Add the chopped chocolate.
    Gently fold to combine.
    Pour into pan and freeze.

    Wisconsin Heavy Cream

    Our house is a Sassy Cow house. They’re a local dairy a little over an hour from our house. We almost exclusively use their milk, cream, and half & half.

    We also really like Kemps and Prairie Farms dairy products. If possible, grab a bottle of heavy cream from a Wisconsin dairy!

    Keep Things Light

    This recipe for no churn ice cream gets its light and airy body from the (high quality) whipped cream. To avoid deflating or losing all that beautiful air you’ve whipped into it, you have to gently incorporate the other ingredients.

    If desired, you can whisk together all the other liquid ingredients in a large measuring cup separately from the whipped cream. Slowly pour that mixture into the whipped heavy cream and fold to combine before adding the chocolate chunks.

    Making a Kid-Friendly Version

    This recipe does contain alcohol. But! If you’re wanting to serve it to children, there are a few adjustments that can be made.

    Omit the crème de menthe and crème de cacao from the original recipe and instead, add an additional teaspoon of mint extract (making the total 1 ½ tsp. of extract used) and add an additional 6 drops of green food coloring (making the total 12 drops of coloring).

    This will result in a mint chocolate chip ice cream that still has the beloved green shade and minty flavor – without the boozy buzz!

    Chocolate Chunks vs Chips

    While I prefer to chunk my own chocolate from a bar for this ice cream recipe, it isn’t a requirement.

    The variation in size adds a lot of texture to this frozen treat, but mini chocolate chips, or even regular chocolate chips would work just fine if that’s all you have on hand. For the bigger chips, give ‘em a rough chop before tossing them in.

    An overhead shot of mint chip ice cream with extra chocolate chunks sprinkled on top.

    No Churn Grasshopper Ice Cream is the summer treat you’ve been waiting for. It’s creamy, crunchy, delicious and decadent. It’s grown up mint chip ice cream served the Midwestern way!

    Watch the recipe video!

    Grasshopper Ice Cream in a round cake pan lined with a piece of parchment paper.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Grasshopper Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)

    This recipe for No Churn Grasshopper Ice Cream is full of the mint and chocolate goodness found in the classic Grasshopper cocktail!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Chill Time4 hours hrs
    Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dessert, Frozen, Grasshopper, Ice Cream, Mint, Mint Chip, Mint Chocolate, No Churn Ice Cream
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 476kcal
    Author: Amanda Gajdosik
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    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 ounces crème de menthe
    • 1 ounce crème de cacao
    • ½ tsp. mint extract
    • 6 drops green food coloring optional
    • 4 ounces chopped chocolate chunks

    Instructions

    • Line an 8-inch round cake pan (or 9-inch loaf pan) with parchment paper and set aside. (Crumpling up the parchment paper first will help it stay in the pan better, just fyi.)
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream and salt to stiff peaks. Be very careful not to overwhip the cream or this will cause it to curdle.
    • Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, crème de menthe, crème de cacao, mint extract, and food coloring, if using. Gently folding to fully incorporate the ingredients.
    • Gently stir in the chocolate pieces before pouring into prepared pan.
    • Chill ice cream in freezer for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before scooping and serving with additional chocolate chunks (or booze!) if desired.

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    Notes

    This grasshopper ice cream recipe can also be thrown in a blender with another splash of cream or shot of crème de menthe and blended until smooth. There you have it! A homemade grasshopper ice cream drink!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1007IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Yaz says

      June 22, 2022 at 12:54 am

      Hello fellow Wildcat! Curious if you can make this non-alcoholic? Can you just omit or do you have to change the ratios of the other ingredients? Thanks in advance!

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      • Amanda Gajdosik says

        June 22, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        You can absolutely omit the alcohol! I would suggest adding an additional 1/4 tsp. of mint extract to the mix, because creme de menthe does provide a good amount of mint flavor. Hope you enjoy! Go 'Cats!

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    2. Hilary Ann Leonard says

      May 31, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      This recipe was a hit! So darn good, and easy to boot. Will definitely make again and again.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 31, 2020 at 8:19 pm

        That makes me so happy, Hilary! <3

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