No-Bake Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

Craving an indulgent dessert but don’t want to turn on the oven? This No-Bake Mississippi Mud Pie recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Perfect for hot summer days or holiday desserts, this recipe combines layers of chocolate goodness in an easy, no-bake format.

A Chocolate Lover’s Dream

 

If you’re looking for a chocolatey dessert that is easy to make and hits all the right spots, this Mississippi mud pie is the one. The recipe only calls for a few ingredients and turns out to be so satisfying.

It’s good enough to serve as a Christmas or Thanksgiving dessert or as a picnic dessert on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

• Oreo cookies for the crushed Oreo crust
• Melted butter
• Instant chocolate pudding
• Milk
• Cool Whip
• Hershey Bar for garnish

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Oreo Cookie Crust: Start with your food processor. Grind 25 Oreo cookies to fine crumbs.

Add the butter: Blend the Oreo crumbs with six tablespoons of melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into your pie pan and bake for 10 minutes.

I used the backside of a spoon to press the pie crust into the edges of the pie shell.

Chocolate Pudding Layer: Whisk together the instant pudding with milk in a large bowl until it thickens.

Assembly: Pour the thick chocolate mixture into your chocolate cookie crust. Spread it out and create an even layer of chocolate pudding.

Chill Time: Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for about two hours. The waiting is the hardest part, but it’s worth it!

The Topping: After two hours, spread Cool Whip over the pie. Add chocolate shavings from a Hershey bar for that extra chocolate punch.

Variations for the Classic Dessert

• Coffee Twist: Add espresso powder to the pudding mix for a mocha flavor.
• Peanut Butter Fudge: Mix peanut butter into your pudding for a nutty twist.
• Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle crushed Oreos or crunchy chopped pecans on top of the Cool Whip.

Tips for the Mud Pie

• Pie Dish: A 9-inch pie pan works great for easy serving. I used a Corning pie pan, but glass or metal will do.
• Creamy Texture: Ensure your Cool Whip is at room temperature for smoother spreading.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Graham Cracker Crust: Swap Oreos with graham crackers for a different base.
• Vanilla Pudding: For a less intense chocolate experience, use vanilla pudding.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge. This pie is even tastier the next morning!

More Delicious Desserts

• Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie: This homemade chocolate pie is a fitting dessert for chocolate lovers.
• Sweet Potato Pie: A classic holiday dessert infused with fall flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Chocolate chess pie: A simple yet delightful dessert requiring just a few ingredients. You can make it with a regular crust or a chocolate crust.
• Chocolate pudding pie: this is a rich chocolate dessert, topped with fluffy whipped cream, that is great for any occasion.

There you have it – a no-bake Mississippi mud pie that’s a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.

Whether it’s your first time making this pie or you’re a seasoned pro, this recipe will impress with its easy layers of decadence. Enjoy your creation, and remember, the best recipes are the ones shared with friends and family!