Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this sinful Hot Fudge Pie, a Southern dessert that melts hearts faster than its gooey center. Rich chocolate depths and silky textures invite pure indulgence, promising sweet comfort you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans
Serving Suggestions:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch pie dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Gently melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk granulated sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl until they become a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Integrate all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the egg mixture, stirring until completely blended without lumps.
- Introduce melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a consistent batter.
- Optional: Delicately fold chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pie dish, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the edges are set while maintaining a slightly gooey center.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to firm up and settle.
- Slice and serve warm, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or a generous dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure butter is slightly cooled to prevent scrambling eggs when mixing, maintaining smooth batter consistency.
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Adjust baking time carefully; slightly underbaked center creates delightful molten texture, resembling a lava-like chocolate experience.
- Swap pecans with alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds for different nutty undertones, making recipe adaptable to personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg