Easy No-Bake Mississippi Mud Pie: Decadent Chocolate and Butterscotch Dessert

Mississippi Mud Pie: A Southern Classic No-Bake Dessert

If you’re craving a rich mississippi mud pie, this easy, no-bake layered treat checks all the boxes for a decadent chocolate and butterscotch pudding pie with a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients for Mississippi Mud Pie

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 12 oz whipped topping (thawed)
• 3.4 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3.4 oz instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 4 cups cold milk, divided
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• Chocolate syrup or hot fudge, for drizzling

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form an even crust.
2. Whip up the cream layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping to create a fluffy, sweet filling. Spread this layer evenly over the chilled crust.
3. Make the pudding layers:
   • In one bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes, then pour over the cream layer.
   • In a second bowl, whisk butterscotch pudding mix with the remaining 2 cups of milk for 2 minutes, then gently spread on top of the chocolate layer.
4. Chill & garnish: Cover the pie and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle mini chocolate chips and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top for extra indulgence.

Tips & Variations for Your Mud Pie

• Crunch boost: Add chopped pecans or walnuts between layers for a Southern twist.
• Salted caramel: Swap butterscotch pudding for caramel pudding and top with salted caramel sauce.
• Mini version: Create individual servings in mason jars or ramekins—perfect for parties!

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories: 440 kcal
Carbs: 53 g
Fat: 24 g (16 g sat)
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Sodium: 481 mg
Sugar: 42 g

Prep Time & Servings

Prep Time: 30 m
Total Time: 30 m
Yields: 12 servings

Why You’ll Love This Pie

• Incredibly easy no-bake dessert.
• Decadent layers of chocolate and butterscotch pudding.
• Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or lazy weekends.

Enjoy every bite of your decadent mississippi mud pie.

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