Serious Eats Grasshopper Squares Recipe Recipe

Total time: 540 minutes

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 42g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Grasshopper Squares Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 42g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Serious Eats Grasshopper Squares Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 145 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 388
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbohydrates: 44g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 27g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 118mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 228mg Vitamin A: 164mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • 1 ounce green crème de menthe
  • 1 tablespoon crème de cacao
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 13 1/2 (27 squares) chocolate graham crackers
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 3 ounces 72% cacao dark chocolate, melted in the microwave or on the stovetop
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)