Dive into the decadent layers of this Mississippi Mud Pie! A crunchy pecan crust paired with a creamy chocolate pudding and topped with fluffy whipped cream, this pie is a delightful treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 container (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (divided)
- Optional: Toasted chopped pecans and chocolate curls for garnish
🥣 Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, chopped pecans, and softened butter until blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions; allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Garnish with optional pecans and chocolate curls, if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
📅 Details:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes plus cooling
- Kcal: 466 kcal per piece
- Servings: Varies depending on slice size.
