Description
Sweet Southern charm meets chocolate bliss in this hot fudge pie, a dessert that melts hearts faster than its gooey center. Rich, indulgent layers of chocolatey goodness invite you to savor each luxurious bite of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and thoroughly coating an 8-inch pie pan with a generous layer of butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, transform softened butter and sugar into a light, airy mixture by vigorously blending for approximately 3 minutes until the texture becomes exceptionally creamy and pale.
- Gently incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring with careful, deliberate strokes to maintain the delicate airiness developed in the previous step.
- Meticulously sift cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a separate vessel, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend that will ensure smooth integration into the wet mixture.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with minimal manipulation, using smooth, gentle motions to prevent toughening the batter and preserve its delicate structure.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pie pan, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and create a smooth, uniform surface.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for set edges and a tantalizingly soft center that promises a molten, decadent experience.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest briefly, serving warm for an indulgent, gooey texture or permitting complete cooling for a more structured dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap cocoa powder with carob powder for a caffeine-free alternative that still delivers rich chocolate flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance texture by adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans directly into the batter for delightful crunch.
- Lower sugar content by replacing half the sugar with monk fruit sweetener, maintaining decadent taste while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg