Description
A rich and silky dessert with a gooey fudge center baked into a crisp buttery crust. This Decadent Hot Fudge Pie is simple to make and impossible to resist—perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 9-inch pre-made or homemade pie crust
Instructions
1. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Prebake for 5–7 minutes at 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until pale. Stir in the cooled cocoa mixture.
4. Fold in flour and salt with a spatula until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
6. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is just jiggly.
7. Let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Let the pie cool completely before slicing to help it firm up cleanly.
Dutch-processed cocoa yields a smoother flavor; natural cocoa is more intense.
For an extra twist, stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, hot fudge dessert