Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate and cream with this classic Mississippi Mud Pie recipe. A perfect combination of a crunchy cookie crust, rich chocolate filling, creamy ice cream, and velvety whipped cream, topped with a luscious chocolate drizzle. This dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup (for drizzle)
- Optional: shaved chocolate or extra chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and pecans. Press into a pie dish and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: Cream softened butter and sugar. Add melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over crust and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Add the Ice Cream: Spread softened chocolate ice cream over the chocolate layer and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
- Final Touches: Drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with shaved chocolate or chopped pecans. Freeze until ready to serve.
- Serve: Let the pie sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate ice cream with coffee or mocha for a different flavor.
- For a no-bake version, skip baking the crust and use a pre-made cookie crust instead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
