Mississippi Mud Pie

Name: Mississippi Mud Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (for base), melted; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 4 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 cups mini marshmallows; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened; 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting), sifted; 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 6 tbsp whole milk

A deeply indulgent Southern chocolate dessert with a brownie-like base, a gooey marshmallow layer, and a rich chocolate frosting. Dense, fudgy, and made for chocolate lovers.

60 minMediumServes 12520 cal/serving

AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianNut-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (for base), melted
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting), sifted
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
6 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup melted unsalted butter (for base), 2 cups granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder. Add 4 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
3

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
4

Remove from the oven. Immediately scatter 4 cups mini marshmallows evenly over the hot brownie base. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the marshmallows puff and are just beginning to turn golden. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes.
5

Make the frosting: Beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (for frosting), 6 tbsp sifted unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting), 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, and 6 tbsp whole milk together until smooth and spreadable. Spread evenly over the marshmallow layer while the base is still slightly warm.
6

Allow to cool completely before slicing. The frosting will set as it cools. Cut into squares and serve.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Mississippi Mud Pie need?

For Mississippi Mud Pie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 28 minutes, in step 3.

What should Mississippi Mud Pie look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the marshmallows puff and are just beginning to turn golden.

Why does Mississippi Mud Pie say not to overmix?

Step 2 reads: "Stir in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt until just combined." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 2 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

Is there a substitute for powdered sugar in Mississippi Mud Pie?

The entry for Mississippi Mud Pie calls for 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Is Mississippi Mud Pie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup unsalted butter (for base), melted, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened, 6 tbsp whole milk and 4 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

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