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How to Make a Classic Mud Pie Dessert быстро

Indulge in an easy, restaurant-quality mud pie you can make at home. This version layers mocha almond fudge or coffee ice cream over a buttery Oreo cookie crust, finishes with a silky chocolate ganache, and is topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream and toasted almonds for crunch.
mud pie with whipped cream border and chocolate drizzle/toasted almonds on top, sitting on doily and cream cake stand on blue polka dot tablecloth
I first made mud pie after my favorite restaurant closed and I missed their version. An Oreo crust is my go-to, and pairing it with coffee-flavored ice cream brings the best flavors together: coffee, chocolate, and roasted almonds. Start with a crisp cookie crust, pour a thin layer of chocolate ganache, spread softened ice cream into the crust, and freeze until firm. Finish with whipped cream, a drizzle of ganache, and toasted almonds for a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Mud Pie Ingredients:

  • ½ package Oreo cookies, crushed (a food processor works best)
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
  • ½ gallon mocha almond fudge or coffee ice cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ cup almonds, chopped and toasted
photo collage showing step by step of Oreos being crushed in food processor and pressed into pie plate, drizzling fudge sauce over the crust and topping with coffee ice cream then decorating with whipped cream and chocolate ganache.

How to Make this Mud Pie Recipe:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or place them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or disposable tart tin, pressing it up the sides to form a fluted edge if desired. Bake for 10–15 minutes until the crust is fragrant and slightly crisp. Let cool completely.
Step 2: Make the ganache. Heat ⅔ cup heavy cream just until it begins to steam, then pour it over the 4 ounces of chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then whisk until glossy and smooth. Pour a ¼-inch layer of ganache into the cooled crust and spread across the bottom. Place the crust in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set the ganache.
Step 3: Soften the ice cream slightly so it’s spreadable but not melted. Spoon or mound the softened ice cream into the chilled crust, smoothing it into a dome shape. Return the pie to the freezer for at least one hour, or longer, until firm.
Step 4: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Pipe or dollop the whipped cream in the center and around the edge of the pie. Warm any remaining ganache slightly and drizzle it over the top in a decorative pattern.
Step 5: Toast the chopped almonds on a baking sheet at 350°F for a few minutes until golden and fragrant—watch closely so they don’t burn. Cool the almonds, then sprinkle them over the pie. Slice and serve immediately, keeping leftovers frozen.

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mud pie with whipped cream border and chocolate drizzle/toasted almonds on top, sitting on doily and cream cake stand
5 from 2 votes
Created by: Stefanie

Mud Pie Recipe

Course Dessert
Prep Time 30
8
Mocha almond fudge or coffee ice cream sits on a buttery Oreo crust, finished with chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and toasted almonds for a rich, textured dessert.
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 7 oz. Oreo cookies
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Ganache

  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream

Topping

  • ½ gallon mocha almond fudge or coffee ice cream softened
  • ½ cup almonds toasted and chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Crush the Oreo cookies and combine with melted butter. Press into a pie plate and bake 10–15 minutes until toasted. Cool completely.
  • Heat ⅔ cup heavy cream and pour over the chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth to make ganache.
  • Pour a ¼-inch layer of ganache into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
  • Soften the ice cream until spreadable but not melted. Mound and spread into the chilled crust in a domed shape. Freeze at least 1 hour.
  • Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Pipe or dollop around the pie.
  • Warm any remaining ganache and drizzle over the top.
  • Toast the chopped almonds at 350°F until golden, cool, then sprinkle over the pie. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 880kcal | Carbohydrates: 94 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 54 g | Saturated Fat: 29 g | Cholesterol: 124 mg | Sodium: 354 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 76 g

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