Description
Indulgent hot fudge pie promises a symphony of chocolate richness that melts hearts with each heavenly slice. Silky smooth filling nestled in a buttery crust delivers pure comfort, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Baking Fats and Moisture:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an ideal baking temperature for the decadent dessert.
- Transform butter and sugar into a luxurious, airy mixture using an electric mixer, whipping for approximately three minutes until the texture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed base, gently folding by hand to maintain the delicate consistency and prevent overmixing.
- Introduce cocoa powder, salt, and flour to the wet ingredients, stirring manually to preserve the signature gooey texture. Avoid mechanical mixing to prevent a dense, cake-like result.
- Coat an 8-inch pie pan with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer the rich, chocolatey batter into the prepared pan, distributing evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 30-35 minutes until the center sets but remains gloriously soft and slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest briefly, allowing it to stabilize and develop its signature molten interior.
- Serve warm, optionally adorning with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Softened butter ensures smooth, creamy blending and helps create a rich texture that melts perfectly in your mouth.
- Hand mixing keeps the pie’s signature gooey center by preventing overmixing, which would develop gluten and create a denser texture.
- Greasing the pan thoroughly prevents sticking and allows for clean, beautiful slices that showcase the pie’s decadent interior.
- Cooling slightly before serving helps the pie set and intensifies the deep chocolate flavor, making each bite more luxurious and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg