Mississippi Mud Pie Layers (Printable Version)

Fudgy brownie base topped with creamy chocolate pudding and whipped cream, garnished with chocolate shavings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate Pudding Layer

08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
10 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cups whole milk
13 - 2 large egg yolks
14 - 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream Topping

16 - 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
17 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
18 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
19 - Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
02 - In a bowl, melt butter then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring until just combined.
03 - Pour batter evenly into the pan and bake 20 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
04 - Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add milk, cooking over medium heat with constant stirring until thick and bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
05 - Beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly add a few spoonfuls of hot pudding to yolks, whisking continuously, then pour yolk mixture back into saucepan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Pour cooled pudding over the brownie base. Cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation and refrigerate for at least one hour.
08 - In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
09 - Spread whipped cream evenly over chilled pudding layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
10 - Refrigerate the assembled pie for an additional 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between fudgy brownie, silky pudding, and billowy cream makes every spoonful feel like a small victory.
  • It looks restaurant-quality but comes together with patience rather than precision—perfect for impressing people without the stress.
02 -
  • Tempering the egg yolks is non-negotiable—this single step prevents scrambled flecks from ruining your silky pudding.
  • Cool each layer completely before adding the next one; rushing this turns Mississippi Mud Pie into Mississippi Mud Soup.
03 -
  • Use a springform pan instead of a pie dish—it makes slicing cleaner and presentation more dramatic when you release the sides.
  • Make the pudding a day ahead and store it in an airtight container; it actually tastes deeper the next day.
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