Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety Mississippi Mud Pie Chocolate, a delightful dessert that combines a chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust
- 24 Oreo sandwich cookies
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- Filling
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or melting chocolate, chopped
- 5 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 cup (240ml) double cream
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup (130g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- Topping
- 1 cup (about 240ml) chocolate ganache
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Additional Oreos, for serving
Instructions
- Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until finely ground. Add melted butter and blend until combined.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the base and up the sides of a 23cm pie dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Separate the eggs, placing yolks in a medium bowl and reserving whites for another use.
- In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup milk with the cornstarch until smooth.
- In a saucepan, combine double cream, remaining 1 ½ cups milk, salt, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and place over medium heat.
- Stir in espresso powder once the mixture is warm.
- When the dairy mixture reaches a simmer, remove from heat. Pour a ladleful over the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Gradually add remaining hot liquid to yolks, whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the pan. Heat over medium, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until fully melted and silky.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust. Spread evenly. Top with chocolate ganache.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm and set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with additional Oreos if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the filling is well mixed to achieve a smooth texture.
- Allow chilling time to set the pie properly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg