Description
Decadent Hot Fudge Pie features a rich, gooey chocolate filling in a flaky crust—perfectly fudgy in the center with a delicate crackly top. A luxurious treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 oz unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt (optional)
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined (do not overmix).
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Double the chocolate and cocoa for an extra fudgy version—bake slightly longer.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Top with a drizzle of hot fudge or salted caramel for extra indulgence.
- Best served with coffee or vanilla ice cream to balance the richness.
- Wrap and freeze for up to 2 months for future treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
