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Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

A rich slice of 8-layer mud pie featuring dark crust, chocolate filling, vanilla layer, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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Make this rich, creamy, and layered Mississippi Mud Pie. It features a chocolate cookie crust, fudgy filling, and whipped topping, making it a perfect showstopper dessert for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  3. Prepare the pudding layer: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk together for about two minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Let it stand for five minutes.
  4. Assemble the pie: Pour the thickened chocolate pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer. Spread it evenly.
  5. Top the pie: Gently spread the remaining half of the first container of whipped topping over the pudding layer. If using, sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top.
  6. Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  7. Serve: Before serving this decadent pie, top with the second container of thawed whipped topping and garnish with chocolate shavings. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, use a chocolate graham cracker crust instead of Oreos.
  • If you prefer a frozen dessert, substitute the pudding layer with softened coffee ice cream and freeze the entire pie until solid.
  • This recipe works well as a potluck dessert because it travels easily when kept chilled.

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