Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this sinful hot fudge pie, a divine Southern dessert that melts hearts faster than its rich, gooey center. Warm slices paired with vanilla ice cream invite comfort and pure indulgence that will make you swoon.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9-inch pie pan with a thin layer of grease, ensuring uniform coverage to prevent sticking.
- Create a rich chocolate mixture by thoroughly blending melted butter with sugar until the texture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Incorporate dry ingredients including flour and cocoa powder into the butter-sugar base, whisking carefully to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Crack eggs into the mixture, adding vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then stir methodically until the batter achieves a consistent, glossy appearance.
- Optional: Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly for additional chocolate bursts throughout the dessert.
- Transfer the velvety chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread the batter evenly and create a level surface.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C), allowing the pie to bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Check for doneness by observing slightly set edges and a center that remains delicately soft, inserting a toothpick to confirm moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes, allowing the intense chocolate to settle and stabilize.
- Serve while warm, enhancing the experience with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a delicate swirl of whipped cream.
Notes
- Adapt the texture by adjusting baking time: shorter for a gooey center, longer for a firmer consistency.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs: use gluten-free flour blend, coconut sugar, or dairy-free butter alternatives.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a pinch of espresso powder or cinnamon to intensify the chocolate notes.
- Prevent chocolate chips from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg