Welcome, chocolate lovers! Today, we’re diving into a delectable recipe that promises to satiate even the most intense chocolate cravings. Our Chocolate Mud Bars are a layered delight featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a rich brownie layer, and a creamy chocolate mousse topping. This recipe not only delivers in taste but also in presentation, making it the perfect addition to any gathering or a cozy night in.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Servings: 15 bars
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 30 Oreo cookies
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Brownie Layer
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (42 g) regular unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Mousse Layer
- 2 cups (490 g) whole milk
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) dry instant chocolate pudding mix
- ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping, divided
- 1 jar (11.75 ounces) hot fudge topping
Instructions
Preparing the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Using a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until they turn into fine crumbs. Reserve ¼ cup of these crumbs for later.
- In a large bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with melted butter until well combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared dish. Set aside.
Making the Brownie Layer
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, using a mixer, beat eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour this batter over your Oreo crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly fudgy. A toothpick should come out with a bit of wet batter. Allow to cool completely.
Creating the Chocolate Mousse Layer
- In a large bowl, beat together milk, pudding mix, and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is soft-set, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping until smooth.
- Carefully spread this mousse over the cooled brownie layer. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 ½ hours.
Final Touches
- Once chilled, drizzle with hot fudge topping and sprinkle with the reserved Oreo crumbs.
- Top with the remaining whipped cream.
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Conclusion
These Chocolate Mud Bars are not just a treat; they’re an experience. Each layer complements the next, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that are bound to make your dessert a topic of conversation. Perfect for any occasion, these bars offer a luxurious escape into the world of chocolate.
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Easy Chocolate Mud Bars Recipe
- Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins (includes chilling)
- Yield: 15 Bars 1x
Description
Indulge in our rich Chocolate Mud Bars recipe! Perfect for gatherings, this dessert combines Oreos, brownie, and mousse layers for a heavenly treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Crust:
- 30 Oreo cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Brownie Layer:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Chocolate Mousse Layer:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 package dry instant chocolate pudding mix
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping, divided
- 1 jar hot fudge topping
Instructions
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust: Blend Oreos to a fine crumb, mix with melted butter, and press into a 9×13-inch dish.
- Make the Brownie Layer: Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Combine with dry ingredients, pour over crust, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Create the Mousse Layer: Mix milk, pudding mix, and sugar until soft-set. Fold in half the whipped topping and spread over the cooled brownie. Chill for 1.5 hours.
- Final Touches: Drizzle with hot fudge and remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle reserved Oreo crumbs.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate and enjoy within 5 days.
This card provides a quick overview for making delicious Chocolate Mud Bars, perfect for any dessert lover’s collection!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
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