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Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate goodness with this Mississippi Mud Pie recipe. A rich fudge layer sits atop a chocolate cookie crust, topped with a fluffy chocolate mousse and whipped cream, creating a dessert that’s a chocolate lover’s dream.

Ingredients

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FOR THE CRUST

  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

FOR THE FUDGE LAYER

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE LAYER

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1½ cups heavy cream, divided
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING

  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

OPTIONAL DECORATIONS

  • Chocolate shavings
  • Chocolate curls
  • Chocolate sticks or pieces
  • A light dusting of cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE CRUST: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush cookies, mix with melted butter, press into pie dish, and bake.
  2. PREPARE THE FUDGE LAYER: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream. Whisk sugar and eggs, combine with chocolate mixture, pour over crust, and bake.
  3. MAKE THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE LAYER: Melt chocolate with cream, whip remaining cream with sugar, fold together, spread over fudge layer, and chill.
  4. WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff, then pipe over mousse layer.
  5. ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES: Decorate with chocolate shavings, curls, pieces, and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Notes

  • Ensure the fudge layer is cooled before adding the mousse.
  • Chill the pie adequately for the layers to set nicely.

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Keywords: Mississippi Mud Pie, Chocolate, Dessert, Pie, Fudge, Mousse, Whipped Cream

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