Summer’s winding down, but there’s still time for one last cool and refreshing treat! This recipe for a lighter Mississippi Mud Pie is the perfect way to end the season on a sweet note. You might remember this classic dessert from its Kraft days, and it’s remained a favorite in our family for a reason. The beauty of this pie is its simplicity. Whip it up, chill it, and you have a delicious dessert ready for any occasion – a family picnic, a reunion, or just a sweet ending to a summer night.
We’ve taken the original recipe and lightened it up using lower-fat ingredients, without sacrificing any of the flavor! Plus, you can easily customize it by swapping out different pudding flavors for endless variety. So, grab your mixing bowls and get ready to create a creamy, chocolaty masterpiece that will have everyone begging for more! We hope you enjoy this lighter Mississippi Mud Pie as much as we do!
Mississippi Mud Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker, shortbread or Oreo crust.
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
- 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1-3/4 cups cold milk
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl with mixer until well blended.
- Gently stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spread onto bottom of crust.
- Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk for 2 min.; spoon over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate several hours or until firm.
- Top with remaining COOL WHIP just before serving.
- Slice, serve and enjoy!
