Description
Get ready to meet your new go-to chocolate dessert. This *Decadent Hot Fudge Pie* is rich, gooey, and irresistibly chocolatey with a molten fudge center and crisp golden crust. It’s the perfect answer for quick dessert cravings, cozy dinners, or party-worthy potlucks. This easy recipe blends the goodness of brownies and pie into one heavenly bite. Great for anyone searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, healthy snack alternatives, or all-around food ideas to wow a crowd. It’s comfort food and indulgence in one slice!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust, partially baked
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pre-bake your pie crust until lightly golden and set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
7. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
9. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra richness, drizzle with warm ganache or salted caramel before serving.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 20 seconds for that gooey fudge center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: hot fudge pie, chocolate dessert, easy chocolate pie, gooey brownie pie, quick dessert ideas