Easy & Best Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe
Introduction
The Mississippi Mud Pie is definitely a dessert that is deep and rich in chocolatey textures designed to look like the muddy banks of the Mississippi. As is typical with all southern dishes, this dessert’s base is formed of a chocolate cookie cradle followed by a thick layer of chocolate, whipped cream and/or chocolate glaze, or even marshmallows on top. The focused experience of this dessert is in its flavors’ heaviness and creaminess which renders it unfit for any other consumer other than the ones in love with any form of chocolate. From Christmas dinners to family get-togethers, Mississippi Mud Pie always wows everyone with its rich, thick layers and a plethora of textures.
Recipe
How much time can it take
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (from chocolate wafers or Oreos)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup evaporated milk
For the topping:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 cup chocolate shavings or ganache
Method
1. Adjusting the internal temperature of the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Take cookie crumbs and melted butter and mix them together in a bowl. Using the mixture, prepare a pie dough for a 9-inch pie dish and press it evenly. Put it in the oven for 10 minutes then cool it down.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk using a whisk. after which is baked for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture is set in a cooled crust.
3. Allow the pie to settle at room temperature for a period of time.
4. Beat the heavyened cream and icing sugar together until soft peaks form. Then using a spatula or piping bag, cover the pie with whipped cream and finally add chocolate shavings or spread some ganache over the cream.
Notes
To achieve a more uniform texture, it is often recommended to strain the filling before pouring it into the pie shell.
One can use a more old-fashioned approach by adding a layer of melted marshmallows.
It is better to depute the pie in the refrigerator and allow it to chill before serving.
Nutrition facts
Conclusion
For chocolate lovers, the Mississippi Mud pie consists of rich, fudgy layers and a buttery biscotti like crust topped with whipped cream making it out of this world. Each mouthful is a pleasure because of the consistent change in the density of the fill and the foam. You can always go for the naked one or gentry decorate with ganache and marshmallows, this cake brings about the feelings of luxuriousness appropriate for any celebration or a queen’s birthday. Being classified under southern comfort food, cake is still very common today owing to the mouth-watering texture and taste combination it contains turning out to be delicious each time it is served.
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