Mudslide Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
• Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Instant coffee powder: 3 tablespoons (15g)
• Hot water: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Cold water: 1/4 cup (60ml)
• Heavy cream: 3 cups (720ml)
• Sweetened condensed milk: 1 can (14 ounces/397g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (227g)
• Kahlúa liqueur: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Chocolate ganache for topping (optional)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch pie plate.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee powder in hot water. Let cool slightly, then stir in cold water.
5. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, Kahlúa liqueur, and cooled coffee mixture.
6. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
7. If desired, top with chocolate ganache before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per slice (approximately)
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent
• Creamy and indulgent
• Coffee-flavored with a hint of Kahlúa
• No-bake, making it easy to prepare ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This pie was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the coffee flavor." - Sarah
• "I made this for my family and they couldn't stop raving about it. It's so easy to make and incredibly delicious." - John
• "The chocolate ganache topping is the perfect finishing touch." - Emily
• "I love that this pie is no-bake, so I can make it whenever I have a craving." - Mary
• "This is the best mudslide pie I've ever had! The flavor is out of this world." - Tom

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the pie crust is completely cooled before pouring in the filling, or the crust will become soggy.
• You can use any type of coffee liqueur you have on hand.
• If you don't have chocolate ganache, you can simply sprinkle some cocoa powder on top of the pie before serving.