Mississippi Mud Pie
Mississippi Mud Pie is a decadent dessert with layers of crunchy cookie crust, fudgy brownie, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. This rich and indulgent treat is perfect for any chocolate lover. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 12
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos, crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Fudgy Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
Make the Cookie Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl until well mixed.
- Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
Prepare the Fudgy Brownie Layer:
- Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread over the cookie crust.
- Transfer the pie dish to the oven and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat.
- Add chopped chocolate and vanilla, stirring until chocolate is completely melted.
- Pour pudding over the cooled brownie layer. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 4 hours.
Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the set pudding layer. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Serve chilled, cut into slices.
Notes
- Use a food processor to crush the cookies finely for a firm crust.
- Allow each layer to cool completely before adding the next to prevent melting and ensure clean layers.
- Whisk the pudding constantly to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours to help the pudding set and make slicing easier.
- For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg
