Description
Indulge in this Decadent Hot Fudge Pie, a rich and fudgy chocolate dessert that combines a luscious cocoa filling with pockets of molten chocolate chips inside a buttery pie crust. Perfectly baked to achieve a slightly gooey center and a lightly golden crust, this pie will satisfy any chocolate lover’s craving with its deep chocolate flavor and velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (partially baked)
Filling
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Pre-bake Pie Crust: Place your pre-baked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust in the oven for about 10–12 minutes until it becomes lightly golden, then remove and let it cool slightly.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of melted unsalted butter with 1.75 cups granulated sugar. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the 4 large eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition to incorporate air and ensure a smooth mixture. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Gently sift together the 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, and 0.25 teaspoon salt into the wet mixture. Fold the ingredients together carefully using a spatula until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Pour Filling into Crust: Carefully pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- Bake Pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle, indicating a fudgy texture.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving to let the filling set properly.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute unsalted butter with margarine.
- Reduce sugar slightly if you prefer a less sweet pie.
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a smoother and richer chocolate flavor.
- For vegan adaptation, substitute eggs with flax eggs and margarine for butter.
- Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make the pie gluten-free.
- Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for an even richer taste.
- Ensure the pie crust is partially baked beforehand to prevent a soggy bottom.
