Description
This Indulgent Decadent Hot Fudge Pie is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, featuring a rich, fudgy filling baked to perfection in a pre-baked deep-dish pie crust. With a luscious combination of cocoa, chocolate chips, and a buttery crust, this pie offers a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pre-baked deep-dish pie crust
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (Can use salted butter, but reduce added salt.)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (Gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Pre-bake Pie Crust: Place the 9-inch deep-dish pie crust in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until it is lightly golden. This ensures a crisp bottom crust.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined to keep the texture tender.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of melted chocolate.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the cooled, pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly, indicating a fudgy texture.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to set fully.
Notes
- Use a gluten-free flour blend to make this pie gluten-free.
- For a richer taste, use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Allow the pie to cool completely or refrigerate for a firmer texture before serving.
- This pie can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.