Description
A rich and indulgent dessert featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form a solid crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mississippi Mud Pie, dessert, chocolate pie, family recipe, easy dessert