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Mississippi Mud Pie

Mississippi Mud Pie is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream dessert, featuring a crunchy cookie crust layered with rich chocolate filling, fluffy whipped cream, and a luscious drizzle of chocolate sauce. This indulgent treat will impress your guests and evoke warm memories of family gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, each bite promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookies, crushed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup pecan pieces (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a pie pan to form the crust.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. Let cool slightly before mixing in sugar and cocoa powder.
  3. Fold in optional pecan pieces for added texture. Pour filling into the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but soft in the center.
  4. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
  5. Whip remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form, spread over the pie, and drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: - Chill the pie overnight for best flavor melding. - Experiment with flavored extracts or alternative toppings like coconut cream for variety. - Store leftover pie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.