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Mississippi Mud Pie

A decadent four-layer chocolate dessert that's perfect for special occasions or serious chocolate cravings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 35 minutes
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.