Delicious and Decadent Best Mud Pie Recipe

Give in to your chocolate cravings with this delectable and irresistible Best Mud Pie recipe. Made with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, velvety chocolate pudding filling, and topped with a generous amount of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this dessert is the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover. With a preparing time of just 30 minutes, you can quickly satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your family or guests with this scrumptious treat.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 ½ cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the hot cocoa mixture, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
5. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, for an additional 2 minutes to fully cook the eggs. Remove from heat.
6. Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the saucepan and stir until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
7. Pour the chocolate pudding mixture into the chilled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
10. Refrigerate the mud pie for another 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to become fully chilled.
11. Slice and serve the Best Mud Pie chilled. Enjoy!

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