Mississippi Mud Pie
A rich chocolate pie with a fudgy layer over a crumb or pastry crust, topped with whipped cream, named for its resemblance to the muddy banks of the Mississippi River.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 480 kcal
Equipment
- •9-inch pie dish
- •Mixing bowl
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- fat
- 27
- carbs
- 55
- protein
- 6
- calories
- 480
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2
Melt the chocolate and butter together. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk the sugar and eggs into the chocolate mixture until smooth.
- 4
Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- 5
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- 6
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set and the center slightly soft.
- 7
Let it cool completely. Chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 8
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before you serve.
Chef's tips
Bake until the center is set but still slightly soft, as it firms up while cooling. Chill completely before slicing for neat, clean slices.
Storage
Refrigerate covered up to 4 days.
Reheating
Best served chilled or at room temperature; not typically reheated.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Baking it too long, which dries out the fudgy layer
- •Cutting into the pie before it has fully chilled
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