Bake or Break

Mississippi Mud Pie

Take a look at that beauty. That is a prime example of what happens when I let Quinn pick out dessert. Now, take a look at the recipe. That is also what happens when I let Quinn pick dessert. So, here's what we have. First, there's the amazing Oreo crust that is sufficiently thick to hold up all of this deliciousness. Next is a flourless chocolate cake with just the right amount of coffee flavor. To top that off, there's a chocolate pudding that would be an impressive dessert on its own. Then, just in case all that isn't enough, there's a lovely, thick layer of sweetened whipped cream on top.

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Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding

View a printable recipe or more photos Let me first clarify that I don't like banana pudding. I know, I know that a good Southern girl should like it, but I just don't. For the record, I don't like sweet tea or watermelon, either. So, how is it that I'm sharing this recipe with you? I probably wouldn't be if not for a friend and former co-worker who introduced me to it. She just swore that I would like it, despite my dislike of banana pudding in general.

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