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Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie

A decadent slice of mud pie featuring a dark crust, two layers of chocolate filling, and a thick layer of whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings.
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Make this rich, layered Mississippi Mud Pie featuring a cookie crust, fudgy chocolate base, creamy pudding, and whipped topping. This is a classic Southern dessert perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies finely. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the pudding layer: Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with the cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread the pudding evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
  3. Make the fudgy layer: In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, vanilla extract, eggs, sugar, flour, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Do not boil.
  4. Assemble the pie: Pour the warm fudgy layer carefully over the pudding layer. Return the pie to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
  5. Top and serve: Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the set chocolate layers. Garnish with chocolate shavings or extra cookie crumbs if desired. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • You can use a store-bought brownie mix for the fudgy layer to simplify the process.
  • This pie is best made ahead of time, allowing the layers to fully set in the refrigerator.
  • For a richer topping, fold 1/4 cup of mini marshmallows into the whipped topping before spreading.

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