Chocolate Mud Pie Dessert (Printable Version)

Rich layers of cream cheese, pudding, and cookies create a chilled chocolate dessert with smooth texture.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Crust

01 - 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (approximately 280 grams)
02 - 57 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Cream Cheese Layer

03 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 120 grams powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 120 grams whipped topping, divided

→ Pudding Layer

07 - 2 boxes (220 grams total) instant chocolate pudding mix
08 - 600 milliliters cold milk

→ Garnish

09 - Chocolate shavings or chips, optional

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until evenly incorporated. Press firmly into the base of a 23x33 centimeter dish to form a crust. Chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread the mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
03 - Whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Top the pudding layer with the remaining whipped topping and smooth evenly. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight to allow setting.
05 - Before serving, optionally sprinkle the pie with chocolate shavings or chips.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the dessert overnight enhances the texture and flavor integration.