Description
This classic Hot Fudge Pie is a rich and fudgy chocolate dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry ingredients like sugar, flour, cocoa powder, eggs, butter, and vanilla, this pie bakes into a gooey, decadent treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch to the dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Batter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct baking temperature before placing the pie inside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder thoroughly. This will create the dry base for the pie batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped nuts, if you choose to use them, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Prepare Pie Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish to prevent the pie from sticking, then pour the prepared batter into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs.
- Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing that enhances the rich chocolate flavors.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake the pie to keep the fudgy texture.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch.
- Use good-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving to let it set slightly.
- Vanilla ice cream complements the warm pie perfectly, but whipped cream is a good alternative.
