I’ll be honest and admit that I’m not the biggest chocolate fan in the family and can only handle a small slice of this indulgent dessert! But Paul loved it and our friends who helped us taste test this Mississippi mud pie recipe raved about it and declared it to be perfect. There are a few elements to this recipe, but each one is pretty quick and easy to make and the end result is definitely worth it. I was overruled by the chocolate lovers about making any changes although personally I think I would love it even more with some chopped pecans or walnuts baked into the bottom brownie layer or some raspberry coulis drizzled over the top! Mississippi mud pie gets its name because of it’s richly brown, chocolate appearance that is said to be the same color as the Mississippi River. This is one of America’s favorite pies and had to be included in my collection of Mississippi-inspired recipes as part of my American Eats series!
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Oreo cookies – I always use regular Oreos for our cookie crust, filling and all but chocolate graham crackers or Nabisco’s famous chocolate wafers will also work. Cocoa powder – For the brownie layer, mousse layer, chocolate whipped cream, and the Oreo crumbles on top. So. Much. Chocolate. Chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate – This is for the brownie base. Milk chocolate chips – You will combine these with the heavy cream for making the chocolate mousse layer. Heavy cream Sugar – You need brown sugar, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar for the different components of this layered dessert. Eggs Flour – Regular all-purpose flour works just great in this recipe. Only a small amount is used so the texture is fudgy rather than cakey. Butter & oil – The combination of these two fats provides the best texture and flavor to the brownie layer. Vanilla extract Salt
How to Make Mississippi Mud Pie
Tips for Success
Don’t overmix the mousse. It’s tempting to really stir the whipped cream and melted chocolate together to create the mousse, but the harder you work it the more you will knock out the air in the whipped cream that helps create a lovely fluffy mousse layer. Fold the two components together with a rubber spatula for best results. Spread out the work. If making the whole recipe in one go sounds overwhelming, you can make the crust and brownie layer one day and finish with the mousse and chocolate whipped cream the next!
Storage Instructions
This pie will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Just cover with plastic wrap or keep in an airtight container. You can also freeze the whole pie or individual slices. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
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