Here’s a rich, gooey, chocolate-lover’s dream: Hot Fudge Pie! It’s like a cross between a brownie and a molten lava cake—crisp edges, fudgy center, and best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
🍫 Hot Fudge Pie
Serves: 8 | Prep Time: 10 min | Bake Time: 30–35 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, nuts
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish. - Mix the Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.
Add eggs and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, vanilla, and salt until fully combined. The batter will be thick. - Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey (don’t overbake—it should be fudgy!). - Serve Warm:
Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Make it extra gooey: Bake for 28–30 minutes if you love a molten-style center.
- Add-ins: Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or walnuts for extra texture.
- Gluten-free option: Swap flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Individual servings: Bake in ramekins for mini molten pies—reduce bake time to ~20 min.