Description
Mississippi Mud Pie is a decadent dessert that combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with a rich, gooey chocolate filling, all topped with fluffy whipped cream and drizzled melted chocolate. This indulgent treat is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in and promises to satisfy your sweet cravings with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased pie dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs until smooth. Add melted butter and mix until combined.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly gooey in the center.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Melt chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave and drizzle over whipped cream just before serving.
- Slice and serve with optional chopped nuts on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg