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    Mississippi Mud Dip

    Published: Nov 6, 2012 · Modified: Jul 26, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Mississippi Mud Dip. A rich & creamy layer of faux "brownie batter" is topped with gooey marshmallow fluff, silky chocolate ganache and crunchy walnuts. Pure decadence!

    Thanks to a variety of different factors, I never got around to sharing last week's Tailgate Thursday post for Ole Miss. It was just one of those weeks where nothing went as planned and everything seemed to be going wrong.

    I'm sure I'm not the only one who has weeks like these, and being aware of everything going on with Hurricane Sandy helped to put things into perspective.

    {As a side note, did you know there are lots of different ways you can still help out those who are still recovering from the storm? Be sure to check them out!}

    Meanwhile, in our own little bubble, life has changed drastically: We got a puppy. But {a lot} more on that later this week.

    I'm sharing a recipe today that I'm pretty sure was made for "those days". For the days when your washing machine dies mid-wash. The days when you get caught in a rainstorm... after spending half an hour straightening your hair. When you bake the most delicious cookies ever and accidentally drop the entire tray on the kitchen floor. 

    For the bad days at work... at school... at home. When your kids haven't let you get a good night's sleep for what seems like months days. When your boss gave you an "urgent" project -- at 4:45 pm. When your car starts making a noise that cannot be good. The days when your new puppy has peed the carpet for the umpteenth time and you are absolutely certain that you have managed to get the only untrainable dog on the face of this planet. 

    A creamy, rich layer of faux "brownie batter", topped with sweet and gooey marshmallow fluff, walnuts, and a coating of silky ganache. Served with pretzels, it covers the bases for both salty AND sweet. I should start packaging this stuff & selling it next to the Midol. It cures all ills, ladies.

    I'm glad I never got around to sharing it as a part of Tailgate Thursday because it really deserves a post of it's own. I'm feeling more chipper already.

    Mississippi Mud Dip

    Dianna Muscari | The Kitchen Prep
    Mississippi Mud Dip. A rich & creamy layer of faux "brownie batter" is topped with gooey marshmallow fluff, silky chocolate ganache and crunchy walnuts. Pure decadence!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 4 tablespoons butter softened
    • 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
    • 2½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2½ tablespoons all purpose flour* see note
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • ⅓ cup marshmallow creme
    • 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts chopped
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    • With the mixer on low speed, add powdered sugar a little at a time until fully incorporated.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of milk and mix until smooth, then add cocoa powder, flour, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fully combined. {If dip is too thick at this point, add another tablespoon of milk and mix until desired consistency is reached.}
    • Pour mixture into a small dish. Carefully spread marshmallow fluff over top of the cream cheese mixture.
    • Sprinkle chopped walnuts over marshmallow fluff. Set aside.
    • Heat heavy cream for about 45 seconds in a microwave safe cup. (Keep an eye on it, it tends to bubble over.) Add butter and chocolate chips and let sit for about 2 minutes.
    • Whisk cream & chocolate until silky and thickened. Pour over top of walnuts.
    • Serve dip with pretzels, fruit, or cookies.

    Notes

    *Raw flour can contain bacteria that can make you sick. To safeguard against this, it is best to heat-treat your flour by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and heating in 30 second intervals until a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit is reached. 
    Brownie Batter base adapted from Chef-in-Training's Brownie Batter Dip

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    Comments

    1. Marie says

      November 06, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      This is one I'll have to try at one of my gatherings.

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

      November 11, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      Wow. That's really all I can say to this. WOW.

      Reply
    3. The Kitchen Prep says

      November 12, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      @Marie - Thanks, let me know how everyone likes it if you do! 🙂

      @Dorothy - Haha! I know, right?! I have to tell you, though, it should definitely come with a warning. Highly addictive! 😉

      Reply
    4. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:26 am

      Yum! Definitely pinning!

      Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      October 18, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      A friend brought this to the tailgate I host a couple weeks ago and it was a huge hit!!! Making it myself tonight for tomorrows tailgate. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!!!!

      Reply
    6. thekitchenprep says

      October 22, 2013 at 11:37 am

      @Kristi - Thanks! 🙂

      @Anynomous - I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it! Hope it becomes a game day tradition! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      July 13, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Can you make this ahead of time or does it need to be served immediately?

      Reply
    8. thekitchenprep says

      July 14, 2015 at 11:49 am

      @Anonymous - I haven't tried it, but I think it would be ok as a make-ahead. Enjoy!

      Reply

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