Real Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

This decadent Real Mississippi Mud Pie is a classic southern dessert that features a crunchy cookie crust, rich chocolate filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping. The pie is then drizzled with a luscious chocolate ganache for the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for special occasions or when you just want to treat yourself to something sweet and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Gradually add in the chocolate mixture. Stir in the flour, salt, and pecans. Pour into the baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.
5. Cool the pie completely.
6. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled pie.
7. In a small saucepan, heat the remaining chocolate chips and cream until smooth. Drizzle over the whipped cream layer.
8. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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