Mississippi Mud Pie
A decadent four-layer chocolate dessert that's perfect for special occasions or serious chocolate cravings.
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Servings: 14
Ingredients
For the graham cracker crust:
- 16 full graham cracker sheets about 2 1/2 cups crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the flourless chocolate cake layer:
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
For the chocolate pudding layer:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk 2% or whole
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan. Bake 9-11 minutes until set. Cool.
- For the cake: Increase oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate and butter. Separately, whisk water, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Combine mixtures. Whip egg whites with remaining sugar to soft peaks. Fold into batter. Pour over crust. Bake 40-45 minutes until edges set but center jiggly.
- For the pudding: Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Add milk, cream, and egg yolks. Cook, stirring, until thick (10-12 minutes). Off heat, add butter, chocolate, and vanilla. Cool completely.
- Assemble: Spread cooled pudding over cake. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 6+ hours or overnight.
- To finish: Whip cream with sugar. Spread over pie. Dust with cocoa powder.
- Serve: Remove springform sides. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make a day ahead for best results.
- Cool each layer completely before assembling.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.