Mississippi Mud Pie is outrageously good! This luscious chocolate layered dessert has a nutty crust layer, a cream cheese layer, a chocolate pudding layer, a whipped topping layer, then it's sprinkled with chocolate shavings and nuts. It's terrific for company or holiday desserts as everyone raves over this decadent and delightful dessert.
remaining Cool Whipor other non-dairy whipped topping (from a 16-oz. container)
1/4cupdiced walnutsor pecans, for garnish, if desired (measure after dicing)
1/4cupchocolate curls or shavingsfor garnish, if desired
Instructions
LAYER 1:
Combine crust ingredients with a fork in a medium mixing bowl and press into a greased 9x13" glass baking dish.
Bake in 300° oven for 25 minutes.
Cool completely!
LAYER 2:
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar and 8-ounces Cool Whip until smooth.
Spread over cooled crust.
LAYER 3:
Combine chocolate pudding mix with milk in a large mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer for a few minutes until mixture becomes thick.
Spread over 2nd layer.
LAYER 4:
Spread remaining cool whip over top of 3rd layer, then sprinkle with chopped nuts and chocolate curls or shavings over top, if desired.
Cool 6 hours in refrigerator before serving, or freeze.
If frozen, thaw 1 hour on counter before serving.
Notes
NOTE: If I have to speed up the cooling process for layer one (the crust layer), I put it in the freezer after about 20-30 minutes and it will cool more quickly. Otherwise, it may take about an hour to cool completely at room temperature.BANANA DELIGHT: Substitute banana pudding mix for the chocolate in the recipe. If desired, garnish with banana slices that have been soaked in lemon juice.COCONUT DELIGHT:Substitute coconut pudding and pie filling for chocolate. Spread about 1 cup of coconut on a cookie sheet and bake a few minutes at 350° until slightly toasted. Sprinkle toasted coconut over top. Refrigerate.PISTACHIO DELIGHT: Substitute pistachio pudding and pie filling for the chocolate. Garnish with chopped pistachios.BLUEBERRY OR CHERRY DELIGHT: Substitute 2 cans of pie filling for the pudding mixture.