Description
Mascarpone Mudslide Pie is a rich, no-bake dessert that blends creamy mascarpone cheese with bold coffee and chocolate flavors, nestled in a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. It’s a show-stopping treat perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreo)
- 6 Tbsp (approx. 85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp coffee liqueur (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 3 Tbsp instant espresso powder, dissolved in 2–3 Tbsp hot water
- 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
- Optional: chocolate shavings, coffee beans, or chocolate-covered espresso beans for garnish
Instructions
- Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand.
- Mix crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat mascarpone cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add coffee liqueur or vanilla and mix.
- Melt dark chocolate and stir into mascarpone mixture. Add cocoa powder if using.
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the mascarpone mixture along with espresso. Do not overmix.
- Spoon filling into chilled crust, smooth top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip topping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe on chilled pie.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, coffee beans, or espresso beans. Slice with a warm, sharp knife.
Notes
- For clean slices, warm knife under hot water and wipe between cuts.
- Chill overnight for best texture and clean presentation.
- Use cream cheese if mascarpone is unavailable, but expect a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
