This Mississippi Mud Pie is the ultimate chocolatey decadent dessert that is easy to make! Three velvety rich layers composed of a homemade Oreo crust, brownie layer and a whipped cream topping.
One of the best things about this Mississippi Mud Pie recipe is that each simple ingredient is going to be something that you probably already have on hand!
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below, and we'll send it directly to you. Plus, you'll get amazing recipes sent to you daily.
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Recipes Simple.
No need to worry about the hassle of pie pastry, this mud pie features a Oreo cookie crumble crust. Who doesn’t love layers of chocolate?
This dessert combines the nostalgic flavors of Oreos and brownies with a creamy whipped topping to make a the best ever chocolate lovers pie.
Just make sure you have a glass of milk handy, because this pie is decadently rich!
Why We Love This Recipe
- A chocolate lover’s dream dessert.
- Made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand.
- Fool-proof recipe. (anyone can easily make it!)
- Easy and delicious Oreo crust - no messing with pie pastry.
- Can be made ahead of time.
This recipes starts with simple ingredients. Oreos, chocolate chips, and heavy cream are the stars of this Mississippi Mud Pie, making it the perfect chocolate dessert for any occasion.
See printable recipe card below for specific measurements and complete instructions.
Ingredient Notes
- Homemade Oreo Crust - A mixture of crushed Oreos and coconut oil.
- Chocolate Chips - I use semi-sweet, but you could also use dark or milk chocolate chips.
- Flour - All-purpose flour, but you can substitute for gluten intolerances.
- Butter - Salted. If you only have unsalted, add a ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
- Whole Milk - For a rich and creamy taste.
- Eggs - The binding agent and to add froth.
- Vanilla - Adding just a dash will bring up the flavor palate.
- Powdered Sugar - Prevents lumping and adds to the creamy texture.
- Heavy Cream - Creates the perfect creamy toppings.
How to Make Mississippi Mud Pie
Combine the crushed Oreos and coconut oil in a small bowl.
Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of a pie dish. Set aside.
In a separate, larger mixing bowl, melt together the butter, milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
Whisk in the eggs until fully incorporated into the batter. Gently fold in the flour and powdered sugar until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
Pour the batter over the Oreo crust and bake until you see cracks on the top.
Allow the brownie layer to cool for an hour in the fridge.
Once cooled, whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks with the remaining powdered sugar. Spread the freshly whipped cream over the top of the brownie layer.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans, serve, and enjoy!
To serve the pie, garnish it with a chocolate ganache, pecans, Oreo cookie crumbles, chocolate chips, or a white chocolate drizzle for some extra flare.
How to Store and Serve Mud Pie
Cover the pie with plastic wrap or place in an air-tight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When fresh, the mud pie can stay out on the counter for about 30 minutes before it should be placed into the fridge. Letting the pie sit out for too long may cause the whipped cream to become too soft.
Recipe Tips
- You can use the bottom of a glass to really press the Oreo crust down and make sure that it won’t fall apart when you serve the pie.
- If you want a richer chocolate flavor, you can sub the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips. Likewise, if you don’t want it to be as rich, you can use milk chocolate chips.
- It is important to let the brownie layer cool all the way, so it does not melt and absorb the whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
The creators of the pie thought the appearance of the pie reminded them of the muddy clay along the banks of the Mississippi River!
No. This pie calls for eggs as the binding ingredient and makes the texture more like a brownie. A no-bake Mississippi Mud Pie would use something like sweetened condensed milk to keep the pie together and have a silk pie texture.
It absolutely can! You can use gluten free Oreos and a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.
Stay Connected! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for the latest recipes.
Equipment You’ll Need
Here are a few items that I recommend and use in my kitchen that are helpful when baking and cooking. (Affiliate links).
This 3-piece Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set is perfect for making the crust and mixing the filling for this recipe. I use this KitchenAid whisk for the eggs and heavy cream, and this OXO Spatula Set for mixing and folding. If you need a good basic pie dish this 2-Piece Pyrex 9.5-Inch Glass Pie Dish is hard to beat for the price and I use them often in my kitchen.
If you like chocolate, you will love this Mississippi Mud Pie recipe! Please come back and rate this recipe if you try this amazing dessert. And leave me a comment below. I love to hear from you.
Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ cups crushed oreos
- ⅔ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Pecans for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and coconut oil until wet and sandy.
- Press the wet Oreo mixture into the bottom of a standard size pie dish and set aside.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the butter, milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Microwave the ingredients on 30 second intervals until the chocolate chips and butter are completely melted.
- Whisk in the eggs until they are fully incorporated into the batter.
- Gently fold in the flour and one cup of the powdered sugar until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Pour the batter over the Oreo crust and bake for 30 minutes, or until cracked on top.
- Allow the brownie layer to cool for an hour in the fridge.
- Once the brownie layer has cooled, whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks with the remaining powdered sugar. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the brownie layer.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use the bottom of a glass to really press the Oreo crust down and make sure that it won’t fall apart when you serve the pie.
- If you only have unsalted butter, simply add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
- If you want a richer chocolate flavor, you can sub the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips. Likewise, if you don’t want it to be as rich, you can use milk chocolate chips.
- You can store this pie in the fridge for up to 3 days covered with plastic wrap.
- You can let this pie sit on the counter for about 30 minutes before it should be put back in the fridge. If you let it sit out to long, the whipped cream will get a little too soft.
- It is important to let the brownie layer cool all the way, so it does not melt and absorb the whipped cream.
