Mississippi Mud Pie
Mississippi Mud Pie is a Southern-style dessert that layers a brownie-like chocolate base with marshmallows, a fudgy topping, and often a crunchy crust. Every version is dense, chocolatey, and meant to be served in generous slices. The whole thing bakes in about 45 minutes and slices best once fully cooled.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Oven
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs preferably Oreo crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ cup chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of chocolate cookie crumbs with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated and resemble wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use a flat-bottomed cup to help pack the crumbs firmly. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually blend in 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 3 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the filling has set but still jiggles slightly in the center. Allow it to cool completely.
Finish with Topping:
- In a clean bowl, whip 1 cup of chilled heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie.
- Garnish with 1/2 cup of chocolate shavings for a luxurious finish.
Notes
- For an extra chocolaty experience, try mixing some chopped pecans into the crust.
- For a twist, use a dash of bourbon in the filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1179IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
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