Name: Red Velvet Mississippi Mud Pie
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos (35-40 cookies, crushed); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4-5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 6 large eggs (separated, at room temperature); 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon red food coloring; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups whole milk (I used coconut milk); 1 cup buttermilk (I used coconut milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar mixed in to sour); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract