Best Mississippi Mud Pie

Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe 

Oh, sweet heavens! If you’re craving a chocolate fix that’ll knock your socks off, you’ve come to the right place. This Mississippi Mud Pie recipe has been in my family for generations, and let me tell you, it never fails to impress. It’s got more layers than my favorite cardigan and enough chocolate to satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth. 

Ingredients 

For the graham cracker crust: 

• 16 full graham cracker sheets (about 2 1/2 cups crumbs) 

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 

For the flourless chocolate cake layer: 

• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter 

• 1/4 cup water 

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 

• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

• 6 large eggs, separated 

• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 

For the chocolate pudding layer: 

• 1 cup granulated sugar 

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch 

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 1 1/4 cups milk (2% or whole) 

• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 

• 4 large egg yolks 

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

For the whipped cream topping: 

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar