Mocha almond fudge ice cream meets buttery Oreo cookie crust in this indulgent pie complete with chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and toasted almonds.
Get ready to indulge in this delicious ice cream mud pie recipe that you can make and eat right at home! Mocha almond fudge ice cream meets buttery Oreo cookie crust in this indulgent pie complete with chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and toasted almonds.
I started making mud pie many years ago after our favorite restaurant that served it had shut down. An Oreo cookie crust is my absolute favorite, but I love coffee almost as much. This pie pairs the best flavors – coffee, chocolate, and roasted almonds – mmmmm! The cookie crust is topped with a layer of rich chocolate ganache, then topped with coffee ice cream before popping into the freezer to get nice and solid. Lightly sweetened whipped cream and roasted almonds top this delicious pie.
Mud Pie Ingredients:
- ½ package of Oreo cookies – crushed (food processor works best)
- ¼ C. melted butter
- 4 ounces chocolate chips
- ⅔ C. heavy whipping cream
- 1 container of coffee or mocha almond fudge ice cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream – whipped with 2 T. powdered sugar to sweeten
- almonds – chopped and roasted/toasted
How to Make this Mud Pie Recipe:
Step 1: Crush your Oreo cookies and mix together with the melted butter. Press into a pie plate – I like to use the disposable tin plates because you can pop the pie out for serving and it leaves a pretty fluted edge along the crust. Bake crust at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes – it will start to smell yummy and get crispy. Cool crust.
Step 2: Make chocolate ganache by heating ⅔ cup heavy cream. Pour it over the chocolate chips, and then whisk the melty mixture until smooth. Pour a ¼-inch layer of ganache in the cooled cookie crust and spread across the bottom of the crust. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, set out the container of ice cream to soften – you want it soft enough to spread, but not melted. Mound the ice cream into your chilled crust and spread gently into a domed pie shape. Return to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Step 4: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Pipe whipped cream in the center and around the perimeter of the pie. Drizzle warmed ganache over the top.
Step 5: Chop almonds and roast them at 350 degrees in the oven until they are browned and toasty. Cool before sprinkling over the top of the pie. Serve immediately.
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Mud Pie Recipe
Mocha almond fudge ice cream meets buttery Oreo cookie crust in this indulgent pie complete with chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Crust
- 7 oz. Oreo cookies
- ¼ cup melted butter
Ganache
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- ½ gallon mocha almond fudge or coffee ice cream softened
- ½ cup almonds toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crush Oreo cookies in food processor and mix together with the melted butter. Press into a pie plate. Bake crust for 10-15 minutes until toasted. Cool.
- Make chocolate ganache by heating ⅔ c. heavy cream. Pour cream over the chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour a ¼-inch layer of ganache in the cooled cookie crust and spread across the bottom. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Set out container of ice cream to soften – soft enough to spread, but not melted. Mound the ice cream into your chilled crust and spread gently into a domed pie shape. Return to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- Whip 1 c. heavy cream and 2 T. powdered sugar. Pipe whipped cream in the center and around the perimeter of the pie.
- Drizzle warmed ganache over the top.
- Chop almonds and roast them at 350 degrees in the oven until they are browned and toasty.
- Cool before sprinkling over the top of the pie. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 880kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 1460IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 6mg
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Comments & Reviews
Connie says
Hi, just ran across your page and saw the Mud Pie recipe. Is there a way to copy it, instead of writing by hand or printing all the pages? Thanks for any help.
girlinspired says
Hi Connie, Unfortunately, I don’t have my recipes plugged into a function that makes printing easier. It is definitely on my to-do list – thanks for the nudge! I hope you can still make the mud pie because it is super yummy! 😉
Heather says
Stef, I stumbled upon this as I was looking up your “under the sea” cake since I’m going to attempt it for Madison’s birthday. I have to laugh because mud pie is my all time favorite and this so reminds me of the B&R days in high school on two levels…sneaking items from the freezer and the decorating mud pies w/ pastry pride. I have looked up how/where to buy pastry pride and you can’t buy it unless it’s wholesale. I hate how you can’t freeze real whipped cream but then again, it just forces you eat the whole pie at once this way!
girlinspired says
Yes!!! B&R, those were the days! You can actually buy Pastry Pride from cake supply stores – it has different names, but I just ask for Pastry Pride and they don’t blink an eye. Cake Castle in Sac has it. I get mine from a place in Citrus Heights. I have some in the freezer right now…
Tanya says
Looks great going to make it soon my fiance LOVES mud pie!!!! I use pastry pride on my cakes and i buy it from smart n final in freezer section! Not sure if ur near smart n final but its a great product hope u can find it 🙂 thanks for the easy recipie!
Lindsay(PACountryCrafts) says
I made this last week and YUMMMMMM! My son woke up extra early to try to steal a few more pieces!
Melissa says
You had me at mud… sigh.
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says
I am totally drooling right now Stef, this looks incredible!!!
Delia says
Delectable. I will have to make this. And beautiful photography Stef!
Kristy Denney says
Okay, this just looks delicious!! I’m part of the I heart nap time creative team, just wanted to stop by and say hi! pinned this, seriously, looks awesome!
Simple Simon & Co says
That looks delicious!
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Simple Simon & Co says
That looks delicious!
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Simple Simon & Co says
That looks delicious!
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kate says
yum! cute dating story, too!
Abbey D. says
Y—to the–UM!!! 🙂 Looks amazing!
Jess@craftiness is not optional says
YUMMM! What a sweet story to go with that sweet treat!
Charity says
I don’t believe I’ve ever had mud pie… but anything with ice cream is delicious in my book. I love the story you shared. =)
sweeter than cupcakes says
Love your story! My husband and I dated long distance for most of our dating relationship too.