Description
The ultimate Mississippi Mud Pie recipe featuring rich layers of chocolate crust, fudgy brownie, creamy pudding, and whipped topping for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of the pie dish. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour brownie batter over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes, until set. Let cool completely.
- Prepare pudding by whisking pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over cooled brownie layer.
- Top with whipped cream or whipped topping. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure layers are fully cooled before adding the next to prevent melting.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
- You can make this pie a day ahead for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg