Making your own Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie is easier than you think! Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this delightful dessert:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust.

3. Bake the Crust: Place the pie crust in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely.

4. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

5. Spread Cream Cheese Mixture: Once the crust is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.

6. Prepare Pudding Layer: In another bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, or until it thickens. Pour this layer over the cream cheese mixture.

7. Chill to Set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the pudding layer is fully set.

8. Make Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

9. Top with Whipped Cream: Once the pie is set, spread the whipped cream over the chocolate pudding layer.

10. Garnish: Finish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder to add visual flair.

Your Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie is now ready to amaze your guests with its incredible layers!