What is mud pie made of?

Traditional mud pie features a crushed cookie crust (usually Oreo), layered with chocolate pudding or mousse, sometimes coffee or mocha, and topped with whipped cream or ice cream. This no-bake version uses cream cheese, Cool Whip, instant coffee, and chocolate pudding to create a creamy mocha masterpiece.

Why is my cheesecake lumpy?

The most common reason is using cold cream cheese. Always let it soften at room temperature before mixing. Beat it thoroughly with powdered sugar until smooth before adding other ingredients to prevent lumps.

Can I use cooled coffee instead of instant?

Yes, you can—but reduce the overall water content to avoid thinning your filling. Cooled brewed coffee gives a mellow flavor, while instant provides a stronger, more concentrated mocha punch.

Can I freeze this dessert?

Absolutely. Assemble the pie without toppings and freeze it wrapped tightly. Thaw overnight in the fridge, add whipped topping and almonds, and serve chilled for best texture.

No Bake Mocha Mud Pie Dessert That’s Pure Heaven in Every Bite

Description

A creamy no bake mocha mud pie dessert layered with chocolate, whipped topping, and almonds—perfect for summer.

Ingredients

Scale

¼ cup water

2 teaspoons instant coffee or one single-serve packet

20 Oreos

2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup (28g) powdered sugar

1 8-ounce container Cool Whip, divided

1 3.4-3.9 ounce box instant chocolate or chocolate fudge pudding mix

1 cup nonfat milk

⅓ cup sliced almonds

2 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Instructions

1. Mix water and instant coffee. Set aside.

2. Crush Oreos and blend with softened butter. Press into pan and chill.

3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in coffee mixture and half of Cool Whip.

4. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust.

5. Prepare pudding mix with cold milk. Spread over cream cheese layer.

6. Top with remaining Cool Whip.

7. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

8. Before serving, top with sliced almonds and drizzle with hot fudge.

Notes

Let the cream cheese fully soften before mixing to avoid lumps.

Garnish with chocolate chips or crushed cookies for extra texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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