Mississippi Mud Pie with a Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in this decadent Mississippi Mud Pie featuring a rich, creamy chocolate filling and a crumbly chocolate crust. This classic dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the Crust: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set.
- Prepare the Topping: In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Garnish: Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle with chocolate sauce or add a layer of marshmallow fluff under the whipped cream topping.