Mississippi Mud Pie
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4.6
Mississippi Mud Pie
Description
This Mississippi Mud Pie begins with a baked crust made from flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter, pressed firmly into a baking dish. Once baked and cooled, it is topped with a cream cheese layer blended with powdered sugar, white chocolate pudding mix, and part of the whipped topping to create a smooth, sweet foundation. Above this lies a thick layer of chocolate instant pudding mixed with milk, offering a glossy, chocolate richness that contrasts with the tangy cream cheese beneath.
The final layer of the pie is a heavy spread of whipped topping, which adds a light, airy texture to the dense layers below. The pie is garnished with additional chopped pecans and chocolate shavings for extra flavor and crunch. This structured layering provides a balance of textures and flavors ranging from nutty and buttery crust to sweet, creamy, and chocolatey layers.
The use of instant pudding mixes sets the texture firm enough for slicing while keeping the dessert smooth and creamy. The white chocolate pudding enhances creaminess and provides a subtle sweetness that complements the chocolate pudding. This pie is typically served chilled.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3.5 ounces instant white chocolate pudding mix (1 box)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip divded
Chocolate Layer
- 7 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix (2 boxes)
- 3 cups milk
Topping
- 16 ounces Cool Whip
- 2 milk chocolate candy bars (I used Hershey's)
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add flour, pecan, and melted butter with a medium mixing bowl and stir until combined and moistened. Pour the crust into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish and press firmly in an even layer to create the crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding pie filling.
Pie
- While crust is cooling, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, white chocolate pudding, and 8 ounces of Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Once the crust is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the crust.
- Add the chocolate instant pudding mix and milk to a medium mixing bowl. Stir together with a whisk for 2 minutes. Pudding with be smooth and thickened. Spread the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer so it's covered completely.
- Top your mud pie with 16 ounces of Cool Whip. Spread it out all over the pie so it reached the corners of the pan. Sprinkle extra chopped pecan and chocolate shavings (from your chocolate bars) over the whipped topping. Cover and refirgerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- The white chocolate pudding mix adds a creamy smoothness to the pie's flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 739kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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