Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate goodness with this classic Mississippi Mud Pie recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this rich and creamy dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, without filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the fudge layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate pudding layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
For the whipped topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
- chocolate shavings
- mini marshmallows
- chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, press into pie dish, and bake for 8 minutes.
- For the fudge layer: Cook butter, sugar, cocoa, and cream until smooth. Stir in vanilla, pour over crust, and refrigerate.
- For the chocolate pudding layer: Whisk pudding mix with milk, pour over fudge layer, and chill.
- For the whipped topping: Beat cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie.
- Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- For a shortcut, you can use store-bought whipped topping instead of homemade.
- This pie is rich, so small slices go a long way.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Partial Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
