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    Recipes » Desserts » Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie

    Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie

    Published: Jun 14, 2018 · Modified: Sep 1, 2022 by Kate Shungu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This ice cream pie recipe is perfect for summer! It’s made with just 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes of hands-on time. Watch your guests’ eyes light up when you say, “there’s pie for dessert!”

    slice of mississippi mud ice cream pie on gray plate next to a whole pie.

    There are apple pies and cherry pies. Chocolate brownie pies and coconut pies. Peach pies and pudding pies. But then there are ice cream pies—perhaps the best pies of them all.

    This Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie is no exception. It has just 5 ingredients, and comes together with little hands-on time.

    It’s made with coffee ice cream, combined with chocolate fudge and pecans, all sitting in an Oreo crust. It’s hard to resist this sweet treat!

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    slice of ice cream pie on a gray plate topped with fudge sauce and pecans.

    Ingredients for Mud Pie

    • You’ll make a homemade crust with Oreos and butter.
    • Coffee ice cream makes the base of the filling. Use your favorite brand. (I used Edy’s Slow Churned.)
    • Chocolate sauce gets drizzled in the middle and on top. (I used Smucker’s Simple Delight.)
    • Chopped pecans add crunch.

    How to make an Oreo crust

    Place the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until the Oreos are chopped into fine crumbs.

    As an alternative, you could also place the Oreos in a resealable bag and bash them with a rolling pin. Up to you! The goal is to get fine crumbs, so it may take some patience if you go this route.

    Next, combine the Oreo crumbs with butter, pat into a pie plate, and bake the crust for approximately 7 minutes.

    The process of baking helps the crust stick together when it is sliced.

    How to make Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie

    For the filling, start by letting the ice cream sit on the counter for about 15 minutes. This will soften it enough to make it scoopable and spreadable, but not enough for it to melt.

    You don’t want the ice cream to melt too much. If it does, it will turn icy in the freezer when it freezes again.

    Use an ice cream scoop to scoop half of the ice cream into the cooled crust.

    scoops of coffee ice cream in an Oreo pie crust.

    Spread half of the ice cream into an even layer. I find that using an offset spatula is easiest for this. Then, top with half the chocolate sauce and half the pecans.

    After one layer of ice cream, fudge, and pecans, repeat the process to complete the pie.

    I used a spoon to drizzle the fudge over the top (spreading it is difficult with the cold ice cream beneath it).

    the top of an ice cream pie, with a chocolate drizzle and chopped pecans.

    The pie will need 6–8 hours in the freezer before serving.

    Make it ahead

    The good news is, Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie is designed to be made ahead!

    You’ll need to give it at least 6 hours in the freezer before serving it. It can be made several days ahead.

    Let it sit for about 15 minutes at room temperature before slicing and serving.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use a store-bought crust instead?

    Definitely. Follow the instructions on the crust for baking it before adding the filling.

    Can I use a different type of ice cream?

    You can substitute chocolate or your favorite flavor of ice cream for the coffee ice cream.

    a whole ice cream mud pie with slices taken out.

    Serving Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie

    Remove the pie from the freezer 15 minutes before you plan to serve it. This will allow it to soften slightly for cutting.

    Take a sharp knife and cut the pie into 8 slices. If it’s difficult to cut, dip the knife in a large glass of hot water, then dry it, then try to cut the pie. The knife should glide right through the ice cream.

    Mississippi Mud Pie would be a great addition to a cookout or backyard bbq. I love grilling Brats with Tomato Jam in the summer, and making Grandma’s German Potato Salad as a side.

    With this pie for dessert, your gathering will be just a little bit more special. There’s nothing quite like a homemade pie (especially an ice cream pie!).

    More summer dessert recipes

    On the hunt for more pie recipes? This Peach Pie is a favorite at our house! And this No-Bake Raspberry Pie doesn’t require the oven.

    No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a crowd-pleaser, and Strawberry Icebox Cake is another one that’s perfect for summer—no need to turn on the oven for that one, either!

    And I can’t NOT mention this Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert. It also has just five ingredients.

    Lastly, this Buster Bar Dessert tastes like a Buster Bar from Dairy Queen!

    Have you tried this recipe? Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and/or comment below!

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    Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie

    Published by Kate
    This pie is a CELEBRATION pie! Make it one day ahead so that it has enough time to firm up in the freezer overnight.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 8 hrs 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 325 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 20 Oreos
    • 3 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 quart coffee ice cream (I used Edy’s Slow Churned)
    • 1 (11.5 oz) jar chocolate fudge topping (I used Smucker’s Simple Delight)
    • 1 cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the Oreos in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the Oreos are crushed into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse several more times to combine.
    • Pour the crust mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Using your fingers, pat the crumbs onto the sides of the pie plate first, and then finish with the bottom of the pie. Press firmly with your fingers to ensure that the crust holds together.
    • Bake the crust for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
    • Meanwhile, let the coffee ice cream sit for 15 minutes on the counter. Place the fudge topping in the microwave (make sure the jar is microwave safe first) for 30–45 seconds or until the fudge can be drizzled with a spoon.
    • Scoop half of the ice cream onto the cooled Oreo crust. I layered scoops across the bottom of the pie dish to help create an even layer. Spread the ice cream smooth with an offset spatula.
    • Drizzle with half of the fudge sauce and sprinkle with half of the pecans. Freeze for 20 minutes, or until firm. During this time, place the ice cream back in the freezer, too.
    • Repeat the process by scooping the remaining ice cream over the top of the first layers. Drizzle with the remaining fudge sauce and finish with the chopped pecans.
    • Place in the freezer for 6–8 hours or until firm. Pie can be made 2–3 days ahead. Cover with plastic wrap after the first 6–8 hours to ensure it doesn’t pick up any “flavors” from the freezer. 🙂
    • Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    You could also use a store-bought chocolate cookie crust instead of making your own. This homemade crust is slightly thicker than store-bought.
    Make sure that the ice cream doesn’t sit out too long when assembling the pie. If it melts too much, the pie will become icy when it freezes again.
    Use an offset spatula to make spreading the ice cream easier.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 234mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g
    Keyword ice cream pie, Mississippi mud pie, mud pie
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    1. Pat Ramsey says

      September 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      So Delicious and easy! Everyone loved it and the next time I will make two!

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        September 20, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Pat!

        Reply
      • Roni says

        April 13, 2021 at 10:54 am

        How can I make the choc sace if we dont have ready made. Thankyou.

        Reply
        • Kate Shungu says

          April 13, 2021 at 11:45 am

          You can make your own chocolate sauce using heavy cream and chocolate chips. Here’s the recipe: https://www.giftofhospitality.com/homemade-hot-fudge/

          Reply
    2. Rebbel Naylor says

      August 18, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone loved this pie! So easy to make too!

      Reply

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