Description
Make this simple, rich hot fudge pie that features a gooey, fudgy center, similar to a warm brownie. It is easy to prepare and perfect served warm with ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pie crust on a baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped unsweetened chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the granulated sugar, flour, and salt into the chocolate mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Slowly whisk the beaten eggs and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture until the batter is uniform.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still look slightly soft and gooey. Do not overbake; this is what keeps it fudgy.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For the best gooey texture, serve the pie warm, about 30 minutes after it comes out of the oven.
- Top each slice generously with vanilla ice cream and perhaps a drizzle of extra fudge sauce.
- You can use a graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pastry crust for a different flavor base.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 110