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Multi-Layer Mud Pie - Quick & Easy Recipe

Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Chill: 4 hours 30 minutes Total: 5 hours 10 minutes Servings: 12 servings

Free

Ingredient

Crust

  • 25 Oreo cookies

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Brownie Layer

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed

  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 2 large eggs

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons all‑purpose flour

Pudding Layer

  • 1½ cups whole milk

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • 3½ ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1½ cups heavy cream (360mL)

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • Garnish: chocolate shavings, chopped pecans, or cookie crumbs


Direction

Crust

1. Preheat

  • Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Crush the Cookies

  • Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground.

  • Or place them in a heavy zip‑top bag and crush with a rolling pin until sandy and fine.

3. Mix the Crust

  • Stir together cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully moistened.

4. Press the Crust

  • Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9‑inch deep pie plate.

  • Bake for 10 minutes.

  • Let cool while preparing the brownie layer.

Brownie Layer

5. Melt Chocolate & Butter

  • In a small microwave‑safe bowl, melt butter and bittersweet chocolate in 30‑second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth (about 2 minutes total).

6. Whisk Wet Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined (about 30 seconds).

  • Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.

7. Add Flour

  • Stir in the flour with a spatula until just combined.

8. Bake the Brownie Layer

  • Pour the brownie batter into the cooled crust.

  • Bake until puffed and set, about 20 minutes.

  • Cool completely on a wire rack.

Pudding Layer

9. Prep the Yolks

  • Once the brownie layer is cooled, whisk the egg yolks in a small heat‑proof bowl to loosen. Set aside.

10. Cook the Base

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

  • Slowly whisk in the milk.

  • Cook over medium‑high heat, whisking frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).

11. Temper the Yolks

  • Slowly whisk about ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks.

  • Whisk the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

12. Finish the Pudding

  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly (2–3 minutes).

  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until melted and smooth.

13. Layer & Chill

  • Pour the pudding over the brownie layer.

  • Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.

  • Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Topping

14. Whip the Cream

  • When ready to serve, beat heavy cream and sugar with an electric mixer on high until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes).

15. Finish the Pie

  • Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie.

  • Garnish with chocolate shavings, pecans, or cookie crumbs.

  • Slice and serve.


Nutrition -

(Per Serving)

Calories: 510kcal Carbohydrates: 51g Protein: 6g Fat: 33g Saturated Fat: 18g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0.4g Cholesterol: 125mg Sodium: 206mg Potassium: 239mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 38g Vitamin A: 874IU Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 83mg Iron: 4mg