Mississippi Mud Pie with a Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate decadence with this Mississippi Mud Pie! A rich, fudgy base topped with a creamy chocolate filling and a dusting of cocoa makes this pie irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- For the Topping:
- Whipped cream or whipped topping
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Chill the Pie: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
- Serve: Before serving, top with whipped cream or whipped topping and dust with cocoa powder.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of coffee liqueur to the filling. You can also sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top for a more decadent presentation.