Mississippi Mud Pie with a Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in this decadent Mississippi Mud Pie featuring a rich, creamy chocolate filling and a crunchy chocolate crust. This classic dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter, and granulated 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 medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set.
- Make the Topping: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Garnish and Serve: Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, add a thin layer of chocolate ganache between the crust and the filling.