Mud Pie

Step 1

Add Oreos to the bowl of your food processor and pulse until pulverized.

Step 2

Drizzle in melted butter and pulse a few times to combine.

Step 3

Transfer cookie mixture to pie dish and press into a thin layer. You can use measuring cup or glass to help press into a uniform layer. Chill pie crust in freezer until ready to fill.

Step 4

In a medium pot add 1 1/2 cups milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Whisk together and place over medium heat. Cook while stirring until simmering. then remove from heat.

Step 5

Whisk yolks together in a large bowl and set aside. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of milk with corn starch and whisk into yolks.

Step 6

Whisk the hot milk mixture into the yolks, then pour the mixture back into the pot.

Step 7

Place pot on medium heat and whisk continuously until it comes to a boil. Reduce to medium-lot and whisk for another 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.

Step 8

Add chopped chocolate and vanilla, and stir until melted.

Step 9

Pour filling into your chilled crust. Smooth top with a spatula and place in fridge to chill while you make the ganache.

Step 10

In a medium bowl melt the chocolate and cream in a few 20 second bursts in the microwave at 50% power. Stir together and then pour over the pie filling and smooth. Place pie in refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours.

Step 11

Before serving mix the whipped cream, sugar and vanilla in a stand mixer until thick soft peaks form.

Step 12

Spoon whipping cream over pie and shave some chocolate over the top.