Description
Indulgent chocolate lovers delight in this Hot Fudge Pie, a rich Southern dessert that melts hearts with its gooey center and intense chocolate flavor. Warm slices paired with vanilla ice cream create a heavenly experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113 grams)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch pie pan with a light grease layer to prevent sticking.
- Create a rich chocolate mixture by combining melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl, ensuring a smooth and glossy consistency.
- Incorporate dry ingredients gradually: sift flour and cocoa powder into the butter-sugar blend, mixing thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract into the chocolate base, whisking carefully to maintain a silky texture and prevent egg scrambling.
- Sprinkle salt to enhance the deep chocolate flavor, then gently fold in chocolate chips for additional indulgent pockets of melted chocolate.
- Transfer the luxurious batter into the prepared pie pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for distinctive signs of doneness: set edges and a slightly molten center.
- Test the pie’s readiness by inserting a toothpick, which should emerge with moist crumbs, indicating perfect fudgy consistency.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes, allowing the intense chocolate to stabilize and develop deeper flavors.
- Serve while warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of whipped cream to elevate this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder to enhance the rich chocolate flavor and create a more intense dessert experience.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough texture, gently fold ingredients until just combined for a tender pie.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother integration and more consistent baking results.
- Customize the pie by swirling in peanut butter, adding chopped nuts, or sprinkling sea salt on top for extra depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg