Mississippi Mud Pie

Description
There was (note the word was, unfortunately) a Cajun restaurant here. We went there very often and got friendly with the owner/cook. When they decided to go into another business I managed to get his Mississippi Mud Pie recipe. Had eaten it there so many times he probably felt sorry for me not to be able to taste it again. I love it! In the midst of all the "Mud" pies here I still hope you'll want to try it.



Crumb crust base

 * 4 ounces digestive biscuits, crushed
 * 2 ounces butter, melted
 * 1 ounce sugar

Filling

 * 14 ounces plain dark chocolate
 * 8 ounces butter
 * 2 tablespoons instant coffee
 * 2 tablespoons boiling water
 * 1¼ cups cream
 * 1½ cups brown sugar
 * 6 eggs

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 375°F.
 * 2) Lightly grease an 8 inch spring-form.

Crumb crust base

 * 1) Mix together the crushed digestive biscuits, the melted butter and the sugar and spoon into the prepared tin.
 * 2) Level the biscuit mixture out evenly, using the back of a metal spoon.

Filling

 * 1) Measure the chocolate, butter, instant coffee and water into a large pan and heat gently until the butter and chocolate have melted.
 * 2) Remove from the heat, and beat in the cream, sugar and eggs and then pour the mixture on to the biscuit crust.
 * 3) Bake in the preheated oven for 1¼ hours until the filling is set.
 * 4) Allow to cool before removing the tin.
 * 5) Serve with whipped cream.