The Ultimate Rich & Gooey Hot Fudge Pie: Brownie Texture Meets Molten Center
Make this rich and gooey hot fudge pie that tastes like a cross between a fudgy brownie and a molten lava cake. This easy recipe delivers decadent chocolate flavor perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk together. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still be soft and gooey, similar to a brownie.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can blind bake the pie crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- If you prefer a slightly firmer center, bake for an additional 5 minutes, but watch carefully to keep the molten texture.
- This pie is best eaten the day it is made for the best gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 85