Description
The Hairy Bikers Mississippi Mud Pie is a delightful chocolate-based dessert that’s all about texture and taste. It features a crunchy biscuit base, and a smooth, thick chocolate filling, and is usually topped with whipped cream or even ice cream. Named after the muddy banks of the Mississippi River, its dark, gooey interior mimics the rich mud that inspired it. Simple to make, this pie is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
To bring this delicious dessert to life, you’ll need a few simple pantry staples:
- Chocolate biscuits (about 200g): Crushed to form the crispy base.
- Butter (100g): Melted and mixed with the biscuits to hold the crust together.
- Dark chocolate (150g): Adds depth and richness to the pie.
- Caster sugar (200g): Provides sweetness for the filling.
- Eggs (3 large): They help give the pie its custard-like texture.
- Double cream (300ml): To create that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth filling.
- Whipped cream (optional): Perfect for topping the pie before serving.
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust – Crush the chocolate biscuits into fine crumbs, melt the butter, mix it in, and press into a springform tin; chill.
- Make the Filling – Melt the dark chocolate, whisk eggs and sugar together, combine with melted chocolate, and stir in the cream
- Assemble the Pie – Pour the filling over the chilled base, bake at 160°C for 30-35 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Serve – Top with whipped cream, dust with cocoa powder, or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.