Mississippi Mud Pie

Traditional Mississippi Mud Pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts, but it’s a LOT of work. I came up with this recipe to streamline the process and make it easy to make any day of the week! With layers of cream cheese, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and an Oreo crust, this pie is a showstopper for special occasions, but easy enough to whip up whenever you’ve got a hankering for this Southern classic.

A Chocolate Lover’s Dream Come True

Mississippi mud pie is a layered dessert that’s dense, silky, and loaded with chocolate goodness in each bite. This recipe is quite similar to my French silk pie and chocolate cream pie, with that decadent chocolate filling. However, a Mississippi mud pie adds a few more layers.

I love that this (mostly) no-bake pie can be assembled a few days before serving and placed in the fridge until it is ready to go. (While the crust does need to be baked, you can swap in a store-bought one if you’d like!) This dessert is my go-to for a summer barbecue or potluck, but with its rich flavor and easy prep, you’ll really want to make it all year long!

How To Make Mississippi Mud Pie Step-by-Step

Make the crust: Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter, stirring until fully coated. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.

Make the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip until fully combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled Oreo crust.

Make the pudding layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Add cool whip layer + garnish: Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings, crushed pecans, or chocolate syrup before serving

Chill: Chill for another 2 hours before slicing and serving.

My Best Tips and Variations for Mississippi Mud Pie

This recipe is pretty foolproof, but here are some simple tips, along with a few variations, to make sure it comes out perfect every single time.

• Use a store-bought crust. If you are short on time, you can easily swap in a premade Oreo crust.
• Let the crust cool completely. After you bake the Oreo crust, allow it to fully cool. If the crust is slightly warm, the cream cheese layer will melt and be runny.
• Make it ahead. Mississippi mud pie is a great dessert to keep in your freezer. Simply follow the recipe and skip adding the Cool Whip. Freeze the pie, and then when ready to serve, simply let it thaw in the fridge. Add the Cool Whip and the remaining toppings when it is back to room temperature.  

More Topping Options for Mississippi Mud Pie

While chocolate shavings, crushed pecans, and chocolate syrup are the traditional toppings, you can add whatever you’d like to this recipe. Here are some of my favorite ideas:

• Chopped strawberries
• White chocolate shavings
• Chocolate Cool Whip
• Coffee Cool Whip
• Crushed Oreos
• Nutella drizzle

How To Store Leftovers

Leftover Mississippi mud pie can be stored in the refrigerator. Loosely cover the extra pie with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 3 days. The pie can also be frozen for up to 1 month in the freezer. When ready to eat, place the pie in the refrigerator to thaw.

More Recipe for Chocolate Lovers

• For another chocolate overload, you can make my Chocolate Poke Cake.
• My Oreo Dirt Pie is always a hit, especially with the kids!
• This Chocolate Dump Cake is a super simple favorite.
• My Homemade Chocolate Cake is great for holidays and special occasions. It’s a birthday favorite!