Description

Indulgent Decadent Hot Fudge Pie is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, featuring a rich and gooey chocolate filling studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips nestled in a buttery deep-dish pie crust. This easy-to-make pie combines a luscious cocoa and sugar base with melted butter and eggs to create a dense, fudgy texture with a delightful fudgy crust, perfect for any occasion or an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

1 9-inch Deep-Dish Pie Crust (Store-bought or homemade)

Filling

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch-processed for a richer profile)
3 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure for the best aroma)
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Dark chocolate for intense flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
Pre-bake the Pie Crust: Place the deep-dish pie crust into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until it turns lightly golden, creating a sturdy base for the filling.
Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract for aroma and flavor.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture to avoid overmixing while ensuring a uniform batter.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the filling.
Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the chocolate batter into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
Bake the Pie: Place the filled pie in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly to maintain its fudgy texture.
Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving to let it set properly.

Notes

For an even richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips.
The pie center should remain slightly jiggly after baking to keep its decadent fudgy consistency.
Allow the pie to cool sufficiently before cutting to avoid a messy slice.
A scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complements this pie beautifully.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.