Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Hot Fudge Pie that boasts a fudgy center and a crisp top. Served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a decadent dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Mix butter and sugar: Whisk together melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Finish batter: Fold in nuts, if using. Pour batter into pie dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool slightly before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- The pie will continue to set as it cools.
- For a gooier center, slightly underbake and serve warm.
- This pie reheats well in the microwave for a quick chocolate fix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
