This Decadent Hot Fudge Pie features a rich, chocolatey filling baked in a flaky pre-baked pie crust. Made with bittersweet chocolate, butter, cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla, it’s the perfect warm dessert to serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
Pie
1 pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended.
Combine chocolate mixture: Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture and stir thoroughly until the filling is smooth and uniform.
Fill the pie crust: Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust, smoothing out the top for an even surface.
Bake the pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool for 15 minutes before serving. For an extra indulgent treat, serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Let the melted chocolate mixture cool to prevent the eggs from scrambling when mixed.
Use a good quality bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor.
Make sure the pie crust is pre-baked to avoid a soggy bottom.
Serve warm to enjoy the gooey, hot fudge texture or refrigerate and serve cold for a denser pie.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
