Grasshopper Dessert Squares

Another great mint dessert from Better Crocker, this one is Grasshopper Squares and I have fond memories of the drink "Grasshopper" because when I was young I remember my parents would make pitchers of this pretty green concoction in a blender for parties at the holidays.


1 1/2  cups chocolate cookie crumbs (from 15-oz package)
1/4  cup sugar
6  tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2  packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, cubed, softened
1/3  cup green crème de menthe liqueur
1/4  cup white crème de cacao liqueur
1 1/2   jars (7 oz each) marshmallow creme (2 1/4 cups)
1 1/2  cups whipping cream


1  Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so edges of foil extend over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray. In pan, mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom of pan.


2  In large bowl, beat cream cheese, crème de menthe and crème de cacao with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until smooth. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.


3  In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture until blended. Pour over crust. Freeze about 4 hours or until firm.


4  Remove from pan, using foil to lift. Let dessert stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze any remaining dessert tightly covered.

FROZEN KEY LIME PIE

It's that time of year when the temps are soaring and you want a nice cool treat at night after dinner, or just something while watching TV.


I absolutely love Key Lime Pie as much as me, this recipe will not disappoint.


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1 9 inch graham cracker pie crust (i used a oreo cookie crust)
 8 oz cool whip
 1 can eagle brand milk
 1/2 c lime juice (key lime or just lime)
 15 drops of green food coloring (if you like)
 1 drop of blue food coloring


 GARNISH 


 1 can(s) whipped topping
 1 md and thinly sliced limes for garnish
 1 Tbsp or lime zest
 1 Tbsp and chocolate shavings for garnish




 DIRECTIONS:


1 Blend all ingredients well. 

2 Pour into 9" graham cracker crust. Chill in freezer at least 3 hours or 
over night. 

3 You can use dollops of whipped topping and thin slices of lime for 
garnish or... 

4 Use lime zest and chocolate shavings right before serving.

Bouquet of Roses

 These roses were mades from chenille stems.  The red stems were coiled to make the roses and the green ones were looped and made the leaves and the stems.  Pretty cool isn't it.  I gathered the stems with red curly ribbon and tied a  bow.  When you present this cute arrangement to someone  who couldn't resist.