When we venture into dessert territory, summer is all about pies. But when we simply can't handle the heat of turning on our ovens, this no-bake mud pie saves the day. An Oreo® crust holds layers of chocolate ganaches and espresso whipped cream for a decadently sweet pick-me-up.
This recipe is super simple but requires some wait time while you let the layers firm up in the fridge. It's a great one to make in advance and even keep in the freezer. This way, you can cut perfect slices before the pie tempers.
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No-Bake Espresso Mud Pie
Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Yield: One 9-inch pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus 4 hours chilling time
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: 30 minutes, plus 4 hours chilling time
Ingredients
For the Crust:
One 14.3-ounce package Oreos®
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
For the Dark Chocolate Ganache:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1¼ cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Milk Chocolate Ganache:
12 ounces milk chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
For the Espresso Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso
Pinch kosher salt
For the Garnish:
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon instant espresso
Chocolate-covered espresso beans
Directions
1. Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the Oreos® into fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse to incorporate. Press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a deep 9-inch pie tin. Keep in the refrigerator while you make the dark chocolate ganache.
2. Make the dark chocolate ganache: In a medium microwavable bowl, combine all the dark chocolate ganache ingredients. Microwave on high until the chips have melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Then whisk until smooth. Pour into the crust and chill until firm, 1 hour.
3. Make the milk chocolate ganache: In a medium microwavable bowl, combine all the milk chocolate ganache ingredients. Microwave on high until the chips have melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Then whisk until smooth. Pour over the dark chocolate ganache and chill until firm, 2 hours.
4. Make the espresso whipped cream: In a large bowl, combine all the whipped cream ingredients. Using an electric hand mixer, beat to stiff peaks. Spread over the chilled milk chocolate ganache. Chill the pie for 1 hour more.
5. For garnish: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and instant espresso. Remove the pie from the refrigerator and, using a fine-mesh sieve, dust the top with the sugar mixture. Sprinkle with chocolate-covered espresso beans. Then slice and serve.
