Mississippi mud pie

Mississippi mud pie

An all-American dessert, wickedly rich and sweet

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 1 hour plus freezing

Method

  1. Line the base of a 20cm loose-bottomed, deep tart tin with baking parchment. To make the fudge sauce, put the chocolate, cream and golden syrup in a small pan and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melted. Stir in the vanilla extract and icing sugar. Cool.
  2. Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Rub the butter, flour, cocoa powder and dark brown sugar together until they resemble breadcrumbs. Press them into the base and sides of the tart tin. Cover with a piece of greaseproof paper and weigh down with baking beans. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just set. Remove the paper and baking beans and cool on a rack, still in the tin.
  3. To build the pie, spread 1/2 the cooled fudge sauce over the base of the tart. Cut the coffee ice cream into slices and press them in to make the bottom layer of the pie, filling any gaps with ice cream. Cover with clingfilm and return to the freezer for at least 1 hour.
  4. Scatter the hazelnuts over the coffee ice cream layer. Slice the chocolate ice cream and press the slices over, to make a second layer. Cover and return to the freezer for at least an hour.
  5. Once the ice cream is completely firm, spread the rest of the fudge sauce over the top. Freeze until firm, then cover with clingfilm. Store for up to a week in the freezer.
  6. An hour before serving, loosen around the edge of the pie with a thin knife. Put the pie on a tin can and push down the outside ring. With a palette knife, loosen the base and lift onto a serving plate. Put in the fridge to soften until ready to eat. Cut into slices and serve by itself or with whipped cream.

Per serving

725 kcalories, protein 8.7g, carbohydrate 90.7g, fat 38.9 g, saturated fat 21.1g, fibre 3.2g, salt 0.4 g

Recipe from olive magazine, August 2009.

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  • Binder photo Sascha

    01 August 2009

    Sascha commented on this recipe

    When I read the ingredients, and saw the calorie count per portion I winced. Is it no wonder that obesity is such a problem in the world today. Of course any dish can be 'improved', just add enough cream and butter.. I realise that what I'm saying might spark off a riot... But do we really need to feed our kids and guests 21,1 g of saturated fat as a pudding? This recipe makes Lucretia Borgia's arsenic snacks look harmless by comparison.

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  • Binder photo BistroKissy

    01 August 2009

    BistroKissy commented on this recipe

    I tend to agree with Sascha. And it even looks pretty sickly and revolting! But I guess some - far more tempting! - savoury dishes have at least as many calories. At least all the BBC Good Food recipes have a calorie count. I, for one, find this really useful and - at the moment trying to shed some unwanted pounds - will only consider a recipe if it is under 350 calories per portion. Your magazine and your site have been a REAL help here!

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  • Binder photo sara

    01 August 2009

    sara rated and commented on this recipe

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    Hi I weigh 7 stone 7lbs and work really hard all week. when I get to saturday I love to indulge myself in something wicked like this recipe (which I am going to cook tonight) life is too short to worry so much. And besides, you don't get fat from once a week treats that take 3 hours to make from scratch. The stuff that makes our kids fat are convenience foods that can be bought from shops day and night for next to nothing and eaten in 3 seconds flat. lifes too short to feel guilty about every little indulgence. so, pour yourself a glass of wine, cut yourself a slice of pie, and ENJOY.

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  • Binder photo Caroline

    01 August 2009

    Caroline rated and commented on this recipe

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    Sara, I couldn't agree with you more - cheers!

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  • Binder photo janet

    02 August 2009

    janet commented on this recipe

    Fabulous recipe and as the RDI of fat per day is 65g I for one will not feel guilty! Has Sascha not heard of special occasions?I recommend anyone to make this recipe and enjoy.

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  • Binder photo Stacey505

    05 August 2009

    Stacey505 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Thank the lord for sensible comments from Sara, Caroline and Janet. Clearly this is a once in a while treat recipe but what's wrong with a few of them every now and then? I have a keen interest in health, fitness and nutrition but also like food, cookery and to enjoy my life! It's exactly the kind of all or nothing mentality from the first two comments which helps to exacerbate the eating issues people have nowadays. Maintaining a healthy balance and an active lifestyle is all it takes to be able to indulge in delicious recipes such as this and I for one will be including it regularly in the 10% part of my 90/10 rule! Enjoy! With cream on if you fancy it!! Everything in moderation.....including moderation! :-)

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  • Binder photo Sascha

    05 September 2009

    Sascha commented on this recipe

    Did anyone actually make this?

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  • Binder photo ian

    09 September 2009

    ian commented on this recipe

    It looks delicious, but it is certainly not Mississippi Mud...at least, not in any form that this Mississippi boy has ever heard of or seen. A quick google image search will reveal photographs of thin, almost black deserts with a smooth light brown skin on the top. This is Mississippi Mud, the best Southern dessert SSE of a pecan pie with dark Karo syrup. Take it from me, ladies and gentlemen, in the spirit of good will I offer you these clarifications and recomendations. ian...

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  • Binder photo janet

    27 September 2009

    janet commented on this recipe

    Yes Sacha I did make this and ate it!!! and am still alive with no adverse affects, you should try it you may start to enjoy life. I do agree wit the comments Ian made but do like the recipe nevertheless

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  • Binder photo crazychris991

    24 October 2009

    crazychris991 commented on this recipe

    has anyone made this???

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  • Binder photo janet

    25 October 2009

    janet commented on this recipe

    Crazychris991. i ahev made this see above. It is really easy to make and very good also very sweet but worth it.

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  • Binder photo charlini_a

    24 November 2009

    charlini_a rated and commented on this recipe

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    Sascha.....If your really worried about the fat content then why are you even looking at �Mississippi Mud Pie'.... Sara I completely agree with you, I eat well, exercise regularly and I have a hectic schedule at work during the week....when it comes to the weekends it's my time. The processed foods are driving the obesity rates sky high not occasional or even weekly treats�. I love this recipe, really easy to make and absolutely delicious!! Made it a few times now and I am pleased to say that my weight has not changed�.

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  • Binder photo janet

    07 January 2010

    janet rated this recipe

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  • Binder photo babybump

    21 April 2010

    babybump rated and commented on this recipe

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    i love mississippi mud pie and i indulge in it once a month as a treat with my daughter and fella who are all healthy and excersise regullarly. i am on my second pregnancy and i crave this all the time but i still only have it once a month as it is easy for me and my daughter to make together. sasha i do not get what your problem is its not the food thats making people obese its the people that eat fast food its not the recipies that are forcing them to eat these all the time. we enjoy it after a sunday dinner on a lovely afternoon and i do not see the harm in my kids having something like this as they do they do not eat sweets on a regular basis keep this recipie going i know i will

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  • Binder photo montserrat

    20 May 2010

    montserrat commented on this recipe

    Sascha, the comment is not fair. Goodfood has many subscribers and readers and therefore, it cannot just cater to a certain group. If one finds the recipe fattening, then don't make it. It's great to treat ourselves once awhile or we simply just eat in moderation.

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  • Binder photo susan6780

    04 July 2010

    susan6780 commented on this recipe

    Guys i think you all need to ease off Sascha here,take your own advise and chill with a piece of pie @Sascha i believe in eat what you want and don't be obsessed by it,try it you may feel liberated! :)

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  • Binder photo janet

    08 July 2010

    janet commented on this recipe

    At the risk of continuing the disagreement with sascha's comments surely susan6780 you have not followed your own advice as you too have joined the majority with your very own comment'dont be obsessed by it,try it...'!

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  • Binder photo lisa "onepot"

    27 July 2010

    lisa "onepot" commented on this recipe

    i haven't made this yet but probably will, and if ur lookin for occasional indulgence try " the great breakfast burger" they're so so so very tasty but 801kcals each an i have 2! only about once every 7-8 months though!

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  • Binder photo Topsfizz

    14 September 2010

    Topsfizz commented on this recipe

    So, I am not sure whether to make this recipe or not - it looks nice and a few comments have said it tasted nice - so think I might go for it. To be honest though, I have had a chuckle reading those comments. Classic!! I will rate when I finally get round to making it :0)

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  • Binder photo cookie 2

    02 April 2011

    cookie 2 commented on this recipe

    dear mrs yankee and sascha, i can not believe what you are saying about this recipe, there is no way you can gain 75 pounds in a few days just from eating a slice of this cake unless u eat the whole thing. People are sensilble to know how much of this to eat so let people make up there own minds what they want to eat,. if sascha and mrs yankee are worried about this recipe dont make make low fat stuff you'll probably enjoy it more

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 1 hour plus freezing

Ingredients

  • 500ml tub coffee ice cream
  • 50g toasted hazelnuts
  • 500ml tub chocolate ice cream

CHOCOLATE CRUST

  • 85g cold butter , cut into small pieces
  • 170g plain flour
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • 85g dark brown sugar

FUDGE SAUCE

  • 150g plain chocolate (at least 50% cocoa)
  • 142ml pot whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 180g icing sugar
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Per serving

725 kcalories, protein 8.7g, carbohydrate 90.7g, fat 38.9 g, saturated fat 21.1g, fibre 3.2g, salt 0.4 g

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