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Mississippi Mud Pie

Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe


  • Author: teprod
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

A decadent chocolate lover’s dream featuring layers of chocolate cookie crust, fudgy filling, and whipped cream, inspired by the rich, dark mud of the Mississippi River.


Ingredients

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  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and butter together. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
  • Cool completely, then whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • Allow pie to cool completely (at least 4 hours) before adding whipped cream
  • Can be made 1 day ahead and stored in refrigerator
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for best results
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g