So I’m sure everyone has seen the commercial that asks, “Do you dream in chocolate?” …Well, every time I hear that I think of my dad! So, for his birthday this year, when he asked me to make something ‘guilt free’ I KNEW it had to be something chocolate. And so the pondering began…What could I could make that was worthy of a ‘chocoholics’ birthday, yet still allows you to fit into your jeans the next day ? 
I began to think of desserts I knew my dad had loved in the past, and I instantly thought of Mongolian BBQ’s Mud Pie! If you have never tried this dessert…I’m warning you, you can’t stop at just one bite, it is THAT good! So I set off to the grocery store to re-create a lighter version of the beloved Mongo Mud Pie and came up with this recipe! Everyone (even my hubby who is a tough critic considering his personal obsession with mongo’s mud pie) LOVED it and agreed it didn’t taste ‘light’ at all! 
* Note: You could also try this recipe using whatever light ice cream you like and leave out the coffee granules. Some ideas would be swapping the coffee ice cream for mint to create a Mint-Oreo pie. Another good idea would be using vanilla ice cream to make a Cookies and Cream pie! You really could make whatever flavor of pie you would like by using any light ice cream of your choice instead of the coffee…Although, I must say the Oreo/coffee/chocolate combo is pretty darn good!
Leave it in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best results!
13 Comments
Kristen said:
Looks amazing, Katie! I haven’t been to Mongolian Grill in forever, but when I have, I’ve never had room for dessert!
Can’t wait to try this.
Have fun on your cruise! That is my favorite way to vacation :)
Katie Farrell said:
@Kristen I completley agree about being ‘too full’ at Mongolian to eat dessert, however, it’s hard when your husband gets this pie every time and they plop 2 spoons in front of you (assuming you want to eat even more) haha! And about the cruise, thanks…I am very excited! I have never been on a cruise, so I am finding it hard to know what to pack (and keep it under 50lbs for that matter…clearly a guy made up that rule) haha!
Gabrielle said:
Wow! This looks amazing! I love recipes like this one, especially when they’re “light” and don’t taste like it. Thanks for sharing!
Ana Maria said:
i no longer have to walk past the oreo pie in the freezer section or stare at the dessert menu, because i can make it at home and not feel guilty about it!
Hannah (mindrunningwild) said:
AH Could this get any taller? I love it! and no guilt!
Sarah said:
So delicious!! I made this with mint ice cream last night and let it set overnight… oh it is sooo yummy! I cut it into 12 slices and I will be freezing them each in their own baggies so that I have a quick and delicious dessert option whenever I want it! Thank you!
Kait said:
No joke this is probably my favorite dessert ever. It’s kinda disgusting that I can finish a whole piece of pie by myself. I am really excited to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie said:
This looks SO good!! One question: where do you put the coffee granules? I’m assuming step 3, but just wanted to clarify! Thanks!
Katie Ha said:
Helloo, What size springform pan?
Dashing Dish said:
8 inch
Katie Farrell said:
Thanks sarah!