Hot Fudge Pie Dessert (Print)

Decadent chocolate pie with fudgy center, crisp top, and easy prep. Delicious served warm with ice cream.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan or an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
03 - Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter if desired for extra richness.
04 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pie pan or baking dish. Level the surface using a spatula.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey. A toothpick inserted should emerge with moist crumbs, not dry.
06 - Allow the dessert to cool for 5 minutes prior to slicing. Serve warm, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream if desired.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes
  • Loved by kids and adults thanks to its irresistible gooey center
  • Never dry or crumbly this pie is always moist and fudgy
02 -
  • Rich in chocolate flavor and made without complicated steps
  • Perfect for make ahead and can be gently reheated whenever the craving strikes
  • Flexible enough to bake in different pans or sizes
03 -
  • Do not overbake The center should look just a little wet when you pull it out trust me on this
  • Use high quality cocoa and chocolate chips for unmatched flavor
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top just before serving brings everything to life
  • The joy of this pie is in its simplicity Do not be afraid to experiment with flavor additions or toppings

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