Our Decadent Chocolate Mud Pie is an irresistible dessert made using a simple chocolate cookie crust, a fudgy cake layer, and a rich chocolate ganache. It's a superb choice for chocolate aficionados who need a stress-free recipe.
In a small mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of a standard pie plate.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes.
CAKE LAYER
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In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, place semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Add granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, eggs, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture. Use a hand mixer to beat together until just combined. Do not over mix.
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Pour the cake layer mixture into the baked chocolate cookie crust.
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Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
GANACHE
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While the pie is baking, in a separate mixing bowl, place 3 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Heat heavy cream in the microwave until simmering, about 45 seconds.
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let stand 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
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Drizzle ganache over the fully baked pie.
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Let the pie cool for 15 minutes before serving, or cool completely for a more solid texture.