Description
This Decadent Hot Fudge Pie is a rich, gooey chocolate dessert with a molten center and crackly top. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this easy no-crust pie is ideal for dinner parties or a cozy night in. With deep cocoa flavor and pantry ingredients, it’s a fuss-free indulgent treat that pairs beautifully with ice cream or berries.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pie pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid and allow to cool slightly.
3. Stir in the granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pie pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is crackly and the center jiggles slightly.
8. Let the pie cool for 15 minutes before serving for best fudgy texture.
Notes
This pie is best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat for 15 seconds in the microwave.
For an extra twist, add a teaspoon of instant espresso or a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg