Description
Classic hot fudge pie from Southern kitchens combines chocolate richness with silky texture. Warm slices reveal molten centers that chocolate enthusiasts adore, while simple ingredients ensure easy preparation for home bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan to ensure effortless release.
- Craft Chocolate Base: Melt butter and sugar in a medium bowl, whisking until silky smooth, creating a rich foundation for the decadent dessert.
- Integrate Dry Components: Sift flour and cocoa powder into the butter-sugar mixture, blending meticulously to eliminate any potential lumps and create a uniform texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, maintaining a gentle technique to preserve the smooth consistency and prevent egg curdling.
- Enhance Flavor Profile: Sprinkle salt and fold in chocolate chips, distributing them evenly to create pockets of molten chocolate throughout the pie.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading uniformly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and center remains slightly liquid.
- Final Touches: Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, letting the intense chocolate settle and flavors intensify. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges with moist crumbs.
- Serve with Indulgence: Present warm, optionally crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or billowing whipped cream to elevate this luxurious chocolate experience.
Notes
- Check Butter Temperature: Ensure melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing to prevent egg scrambling and maintain smooth batter consistency.
- Prevent Dry Texture: Sift cocoa powder and flour together to break up clumps, guaranteeing a silky, rich chocolate texture without dry patches.
- Master Baking Timing: Watch pie closely during last 5 minutes of baking; ovens vary, so look for set edges with a slightly jiggly center for perfect fudgy texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, and use dark chocolate chips for dairy-free adaptation without compromising decadent flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg