Description
Hot Fudge Pie is a rich, gooey dessert that blends the dense texture of brownies with a buttery pie crust, making it a chocolate lover’s delight.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (for crust)
- 1/4 cup ice water (more if needed, for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar for the crust. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges.
- Line crust with parchment paper and fill with weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and bake 5 more minutes. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Remove from heat. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Stir in flour until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but still gooey in center.
- Cool completely before slicing. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Use peppermint extract for a minty variation.
- Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
