This Grasshopper Parfait layers rich chocolate pudding, minty whipped cream, crushed Oreos, and chopped Andes chocolates for a no-bake dessert that’s cool, creamy, and seriously fun. A nostalgic crowd-pleaser in every bite.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

It’s minty, chocolatey, and ridiculously easy. No baking, no stress — just layers of cool, creamy goodness you can assemble ahead of time. Great for parties, holidays, or an after-dinner treat.

Grasshopper Parfait

If you’re a fan of the classic Grasshopper cocktail or just love the combo of mint and chocolate, this parfait is for you. It’s a fun, festive, and indulgent dessert that comes together with pantry ingredients and zero cooking required.

This dessert is all about layers:

• Smooth chocolate pudding as the rich base

• Mint-tinted whipped topping for a cool contrast

• Chopped Oreos and Andes chocolates for crunch and flavor

• Repeated for that visual wow factor and topped with extra garnish

The mint flavor is totally customizable — you can use just a drop for a hint or go bold. Same with the food coloring: add as much or as little as you want to get that signature green hue.

What’s great about this recipe:

• It’s kid-friendly and party-friendly

• You can make it in advance — just chill before serving

• It works in any glass or jar — from elegant dessert cups to mason jars

No baking, no fancy tools, just layers of comfort and nostalgia with a minty twist. If you’re looking for something easy but impressive, this is your dessert.

Servings & Time

• Servings: 6

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Chill Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 Oreo cookies, chopped (about 1½ cups)

• Andes chocolates, chopped (as much as you like)

• 2 (3.9 oz) packages JELL-O chocolate instant pudding

• 4 cups cold milk

• Green food coloring

• Mint extract or flavoring, to taste

• 2 cups whipped topping (COOL WHIP or whipped cream)

• Extra Oreos and Andes, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let set for 5 minutes.

2. In another bowl, fold mint extract and green food coloring into whipped topping. Adjust to taste and color.

3. In small cups or jars, layer chocolate pudding, then mint whipped cream, then a spoonful of chopped cookies and Andes.

4. Repeat layers if desired.

5. Top with an Andes piece.

6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Make it ahead and refrigerate up to 1 day.

• No Andes? Use mint chips or even chopped Thin Mints.

• For adults: Add a splash of crème de menthe liqueur to the whipped cream.