Mississippi Mud Pie
This Mississippi Mud Pie is a decadent American dessert with a rich chocolate cookie crust, a fudgy filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. It embodies comfort food and is perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
24 each Chocolate sandwich cookies
½ cup Unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
½ cup Unsalted butter
½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
3 each Large eggs
2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
½ cup Heavy cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 ½ cups Heavy cream, cold
¼ cup Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
As desired Chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Process the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and granulated sugar, then press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes and cool completely
- Make the Filling: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan, stir in cocoa powder, and remove from heat. In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until fluffy, then combine with the chocolate mixture. Add flour, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Cook over low heat until thickened
- Pour and Chill: Pour the filling into the cooled crust and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight
- Prepare the Topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form
- Assemble and Serve: Spread whipped cream over the pie, garnish as desired, slice, and serve
Notes
Chilling the pie for at least 4 hours is crucial for the filling to set properly.
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