Mocktail recipes for the summer
Make mocktails and fun drinks for the summer.
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Summer is here, and we’re all looking for ways to eat well without heating the house or standing over a hot stove.
Food.com picked the best summer recipes for each state, from fried green tomatoes in Alabama to mile-high biscuits in Wyoming.
Wondering what the best option is in the Magnolia State? It’s a sweet, iconic dessert that’s easy to adjust for almost any family meal or gathering.
What’s the best summer recipe in Mississippi?
According to food.com, the best summer dish for the state is a Mississippi Mud Pie.
A no-bake recipe is ideal for the hottest months, but some versions require baking. The traditional dessert layers chocolate and whipped topping or cream into a crust. (Some have a hint of coffee.)
Food.com editors picked a submission by TishT for Amazing Mississippi Mud Cake. This one is distinctive because it features a cream cheese and sugar layer, along with butterscotch pudding, in addition to the usual chocolate.
Southern Living, however, triples down on the chocolate, starting with an Oreo cookie crust, a layer of brownies, topped by pudding and capped with a cream layer.
Every family makes theirs differently, and the recipe is easy to customize.
Why is it called Mississippi Mud Pie?
The sweet treat is thought to have been created in Mississippi, and the dense chocolate layer looks like the mud dredged up from the Mississippi River.
Cooking is too much hassle. Where can I buy one?
Bakeries and restaurants throughout the state offer some version of a mud pie. They’ll all be different, so you might need to try several before finding your favorite.
Visit Mississippi recommends buying a slice at The Chimneys in Gulfport on its list of iconic desserts to get across the state.
“Any good foodie must-eat list has to include the state’s signature dessert: Mississippi Mud Pie. Perhaps no two families make it exactly the same, but the main idea is this: a gooey chocolate sauce glazed over melted marshmallows and a crusty brownie base. The Chimneys in Gulfport calls it Mississippi Mud Cake, and you can enjoy it while you’re taking in the restaurant’s lush green surroundings and waterfront views,” Visit Mississippi wrote.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
