Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

A slice of Mississippi mud pie being lifted from the pie to serve

5 from 6 votes

Classic Mississippi Mud Pie made easy! Layers of crisp oreo crust, gooey brownie, silky chocolate pudding, and sweet whipped cream.

Prep Time30

Cook Time35

Chill Time4

Total Time5 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 724kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

For the Oreo Crust

20 Oreo cookies
1/3 cup salted butter melted

For the Fudge Brownie Layer

1/2 fudge brownie mix box plus ingredients to prepare the mix according to the box (oil, egg and water usually)

For the Whipped Cream

3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cream of tartar

For the Chocolate Pudding Layer

3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding box
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 cups whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Toppings

crushed oreos
chocolate shavings
hot fudge

Instructions

For the Oreo Crust

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 inch pie pan.
In a food processor or blender, blitz the oreo cookies until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until everything is saturated and well-combined.
Evenly press the mixture into the base and sides of the pie pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until firm.

For the Fudge Brownie Layer

In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to its directions using only half of the mix. Ours called for oil, an egg, and water. Regardless of which box you choose, don't forget to halve it! You will only need half for htis recipe. Mix until smooth.
Pour the brownie batter into the pre-baked crust. Use a spatula to evenly spread the batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or as long as needed for a toothpick to come out clean.
Set the pie pan on a cooling rack and let it cool completely, about 2 hours. The brownies should be room temperature before adding the pudding layer.

For the Whipped Cream

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
Add the sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Turn the mixer onto high speed and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
Cover and refrigerate the finished whipped cream.

For the Pudding Layer

In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cocoa. If the mixture looks clumpy, you might need to sift it.
Add in milk and vanilla, then whisk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
Gently fold in 2 cups of the stabilized whipped cream you refrigerated earlier. Mix only until just combined. Refrigerate the pudding until ready to use.

To Assemble

Once the brownie layer is cool, spread the chocolate pudding layer over the top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will give the pudding time to chill and set.
When ready to serve, spread the remaining whipped cream on top of the pudding layer.
Top with crushed oreos, chocolate shavings, or drizzled hot chocolate. Keep chilled while not serving.

Notes

How to store Mississippi Mud Pie

Keep your Mississippi mud pie fresh by covering it tightly with plastic wrap or foil and storing it in the fridge. To keep the wrap from sticking to the top, stick a few toothpicks around the edges and then cover the dish.

How long will Mississippi Mud Pie last in the fridge?

It’ll stay nice and cool for about 3-4 days.

Can I freeze this Mississippi mud pie recipe?

I don’t suggest freezing this mud pie. Freezing and defrosting can make the whipped cream lose its structure and become runny. But don’t worry about it going bad, this pie never lasts long in my house!

Notes

Perfect Whipped Cream: Don’t overwhip your whipped cream! You want it to have soft peaks, so it’s light and airy, not stiff. I overwhipped a batch of cream once and it turned into butter… Not pretty!
Cool Completely: Make sure the brownie layer is completely cooled before you spread the chocolate pudding on top. If it’s still warm, the pudding will melt and turn into a runny mess. Patience pays off here, y’all!
Make It in Stages: If making the whole Mississippi mud pie recipe in one go sounds overwhelming, break it up. You can prep the Oreo crust and brownie layer today and the whipped cream and pudding layer tomorrow. No pressure over cappuccino!
Even Layers: When spreading each layer, take your time to get it even and smooth. An offset spatula works wonders for this and helps keep each layer looking nice and neat.

Ingredients you'll need to make Mississippi Mud Pie

- Oreo Cookies: These are gonna make up our crunchy crust. Crushing them up and mixin’ with melted butter is super easy, but if you’re in a hurry, store-bought chocolate cookie crusts work too.

- Butter: Ain’t nothing richer or more delish than butter. We’re melting it down to bind our Oreo crust. Use salted for a little balance.

- Fudge Brownie Mix: Some Oreo mud pie recipes call for chocolate cake, some none at all, but I love the texture of a chewy, fudgy brownie to break up the crisp crust and smooth pudding. Use your favorite boxed brand or make a batch from scratch – most brownie recipes can be easily halved.

- Heavy Whipping Cream: For that velvety whipped cream layer.

- Granulated Sugar: We’re sweetening our whipped cream just right! It blends smoothly and helps keep that whip stable.

- Vanilla Extract: Adds a lovely flavor to both our whipped cream and pudding. A splash of vanilla never hurt nobody!

- Cream of Tartar: Just a pinch in our whipped cream helps it stay fluffy and stable.

- Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix: You’re gonna want to eat this pudding by the spoonful, sugar! It’s silky, smooth, and full of chocolatey goodness.

- Cocoa Powder: Adds an extra depth of chocolate flavor to our pudding layer. Choose a good quality cocoa for the best taste.

- Whole Milk: Makes the pudding layer rich and creamy. You can use 2% in a pinch, but whole milk gives the best texture. You want that pudding thick and dreamy!

- Toppings: Crushed Oreos, chocolate shavings, and hot fudge take this Mississippi mud pie over the top. Feel free to get creative with your favorite toppings – anything goes when it comes to making this pie your own!

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