Description
This Hot Fudge Pie is a decadent, gooey chocolate dessert with a rich, fudgy center and a slightly crisp edge. It combines simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, sugar, and butter to create a luscious treat that bakes quickly and serves perfectly warm for ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
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Pie Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, softened (4 tablespoons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the pie batter.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla extract, then mix by hand gently until fully combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sift together the cocoa powder, salt, and flour. Stir these into the wet mixture by hand to preserve the gooey texture. Overmixing or using a mixer here could make the pie cakey, so fold gently just until combined.
- Prepare the pie pan: Grease an 8-inch pie pan thoroughly with butter or a cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pie pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly soft for that gooey finish.
- Cool slightly: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. This resting time helps the inside set just enough for perfect sliceable gooeyness before serving.
Notes
- For best fudgy texture, avoid overmixing the batter once the dry ingredients are added.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before cutting to maintain the gooey consistency.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
