Mississippi Mud Pie
A dark, gooey chocolate filling in a chocolate biscuit crust, finished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.64 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Blitz the biscuits to fine crumbs, mix with the melted butter and press firmly into a 23 cm deep pie dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Melt the chopped chocolate gently in a bowl set over simmering water, then leave to cool a little.
- 3
Beat the softened butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the cocoa, vanilla, coffee dissolved in a teaspoon of hot water, and the melted chocolate.
3 min - 4
Spoon into the crust and level. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set at the edge with a soft, fudgy centre.
33 min 20 s - 5
Cool completely, then chill for 2 hours.
120 min - 6
Whip the cream with the icing sugar to soft peaks, swirl on top and scatter with grated chocolate.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.