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Mississippi Mud Pie

Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie: A Chocolate Lover's Dream

A delightful Mississippi Mud Pie featuring a rich chocolate brownie base, silky mousse, and whipped cream, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 16 cookies Oreo Cookies Use whole cookies for a rich base filled with flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness to the crust.
For the Brownie Layer
  • 4 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Deepens the chocolate richness.
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Keeps brownies moist and fudgy.
  • 1.5 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • 2/3 cup Dark Brown Sugar Imparts a deep caramel-like sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides structure and leavening.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Boosts the overall flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Vital for structure in the brownie layer.
For the Mousse and Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for making mousse and topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Sweetens whipped cream.
  • 6 ounces Milk Chocolate Provides a balanced sweetness for the mousse.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Medium saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Pulse 16 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  2. Step 2: Melt 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1.5 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a saucepan. Whisk in 2/3 cup of dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of flour. Pour over cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush 6 Oreo cookies and mix with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, and melted butter. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: Melt 6 ounces of milk chocolate. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cooled chocolate. Spread over the brownie layer and sprinkle the topping on.
  5. Step 5: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer for melting chocolate and ensure each layer cools completely before adding the next.

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