This Mississippi Mud Pie is a chocolate lover's paradise with layers of decadent chocolate including a buttery chocolate cookie crust, layer of fudgy brownie, layer of silky chocolate pudding, and a final layer of fluffy whipped cream.
Mississippi Mud Pie
This pie recipe goes out to all of the chocolate lovers out there! This Mississippi Mud Pie will be your new favorite treat! It is indulgent, decadent, and chocolate with multiple layers of rich chocolate goodness.
Every layer has something new from the chocolate crust and the fudgy brownie to the gooey pudding and fluffy whipped cream. Together, they make each bite heavenly.
What Is Mississippi Mud Pie?
Mississippi Mud Pie is a rich chocolate pie consisting of layers, including crust, brownie, pudding, and whipped cream.
Why is it Called Mississippi Mud Pie?
With its rich chocolate brown color with bits of nuts, this Mississippi Mud Pie gets its name from its resemblance to the mud on the banks of the Mississippi River.
The Layers
Mississippi Mud Pie consists of multiple layers, which together make an epically indulgent and decadent chocolate union in every bite. Here's a rundown of each layer.
- The Crust - The crust is a buttery, chocolate sandwich cookie (Oreo) crust. It is super simple to make, and requires no rolling out or baking.
- The Brownie - The brownie layer is not just fudgy, but also inexplicably silky in texture. It literally melts in your mouth! It's also studded with crunchy walnuts for extra texture.
- The Custard - A fancy word for a decadent, creamy, and homemade chocolate pudding.
- The Whipped Cream - The homemade whipped cream on top provides some lightness to break up the rich chocolate. It is light in both fluffy texture and mild, creamy flavor.
- The Toppings - Top with chocolate sauce, chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips, or chocolate shavings for a pretty and tasty garnish.
Mississippi Mud Pie Variations
- Walnuts - You can substitute any nut for the walnuts, such as chopped pecans or pecans. Alternately, you can omit them or use another option from below.
- Marshmallows - Stir in marshmallows into the brownie mixture for some added texture and gooeyness.
- Marshmallow Creme - Instead of whipped cream, top with homemade marshmallow fluff. Be sure to toast it, by quickly broiling and watching the whole time.
- Chocolate chips - Add chocolate chips or other baking chips such as caramel or butterscotch to the brownie batter for some extra decadence.
- Crust - The crust is chocolate, but you can also use graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs as well.
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Mississippi Mud Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 25 chocolate creme sandwich cookies makes about 2 cups crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
Brownie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces 70%+ cacao chocolate bar coarsely chopped
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso granules
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Pudding Layer
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 ounces 70%+ cacao chocolate bar coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Whipped Topping
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding mix (optional- see notes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Walnuts, chocolate shavings, and fudge sauce for topping
Instructions
For the Crust
- Place cookies in a food processor and process until they're fine crumbs.
- Add melted butter to food processor and process again, just until combined.
- Pour butter and crumbs into a 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Pack down with a flat bottomed glass.
For the Brownie Layer
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate and butter. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir vigorously. Continue microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar, and whisk until lightened in color and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla and espresso powder and whisk until combined.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, and walnuts, and whisk again until just combined.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Pour the filling into cold crust. Bake for 25 minutes at 350°F or until puffed and set (center may still jiggle slightly).
- Cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.
For the Pudding Layer
- Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan, whisking well.
- Pour in the milk and egg yolks, and whisk to combine.
- Cook, whisking, over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and becomes thick, about 3 to 4 minutes. When it starts to bubble and thicken, remove it from the heat.
- Add the chocolate, vanilla, and butter, and whisk until everything is combined.
- Pour the pudding on top of the cooled brownie layer in the pie dish and let cool 20 minutes.
- Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, to chill for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
For the Whipped Topping
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Whip to stiff peaks.
- Spoon over pie and spread evenly.
- Garnish with walnuts, chocolate shavings, and fudge sauce.
Notes
- Pudding - The pudding helps to stabilize the whipped cream for longer to keep it from deflating. You can also use an additional tablespoon of powdered sugar if you would rather skip the pudding.
- Chocolate Shavings: For easy chocolate shavings use a potato peeler on a chocolate bar.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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