Michele’s Mud Pie

Name: Michele’s Mud Pie
Yield: Makes one 9-inch pie, 6 to 8 slices (level: easy)
Ingredients: 1 prebaked 9-inch Oreo Cookie Crust (page 11); 1 quart coffee ice cream; 1 ounce (1 shot) brewed espresso; 3/4 cup chopped Fudgy Brownies (page 140) or use a store-bought variety; Drizzle of Hot Fudge Sauce (page 191); Dollop of Whipped Cream (page 193); 1/2 cup chopped almonds

January 24, 2012

Why end a dinner party with a cup of coffee when you can end it with mud pie? This coffee ice cream–based pie with an infusion of espresso, highlighted with Fudgy Brownie chunks and a crunchy, sweet Oreo crust, is great at any time of the year. Be sure to eat a light meal so that you have plenty of room for this addictive ice cream dessert!

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