Description
This Hot Fudge Pie is a rich, gooey, chocolate lover’s dream! Made with simple pantry ingredients, it bakes into a brownie-meets-molten-cake masterpiece with a slightly crisp top and a fudgy, warm center. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
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1 stick (½ cup) butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
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Add cocoa powder and salt; mix until well combined.
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Stir in the flour just until incorporated—do not overmix.
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Pour batter into the prepared pie dish and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out slightly fudgy.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with ice cream!
Notes
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For extra indulgence, toss in a handful of chocolate chips before baking.
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Don’t overbake this pie is meant to be gooey in the middle!
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Easily made a day ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg