Marvelous Mud Pie Recipe
Servings 8 slices
Ingredients
- 32 Oreo Cookies
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter
- 2 squares unsweetened chocolate OR 6 Tbsp cocoa and 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 quart coffee ice cream I really love using Starbucks Java Chip
- 1 cup whipping cream - I always like to make my homemade version
- Optional Toppings: chopped nuts chocolate sauce, caramel
Instructions
- Crush cookies to fine crumbs with a rolling pin. I use my food processor instead. Add melted butter. Mix well. Grease the bottom and sides of a springform pan. Press the crumb mixture on the bottom and partway up the sides of the pan. Try to get an even press (Option B is to press your crust into the bottoms and sides of a 9" pie plate). Chill in freezer. - See note below.
- Melt chocolate over a double boiler. If you do not have a double boiler, place a glass bowl with the chocolate on top of a pan, filling the bottom pan partway with water. Once melted, stir in 1 Tbsp butter and sugar. Add evaporated milk slowly. Cook for 2 minutes over hot water, stirring. Remove from heat to cool and thicken. Stir occasionally.
- Allow ice cream to melt slightly so it is easier to remove from the container and place on top of the Oreo cookie crust, spreading evenly. I like to mound it slightly in the center. Place back in the freezer.
- Once the chocolate mixture is cooled completely, spread it on top of the ice cream and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours or until ready to serve.
- Serve with a dollop of whipping cream and optional toppings (chopped nuts, caramel, and chocolate).
Note: If using a pie pan instead of a springform pan, use 22 Oreos and 1/3 cup butter instead
Note: While we love doing this with coffee ice cream, it works with any flavor, so have fun picking out your perfect combination.