Description
This decadent Chocolate Fudge Pie features a rich, fudge-like filling with a glossy top and a perfectly baked crust. Ideal for chocolate lovers, this easy-to-make dessert combines unsweetened chocolate and butter melted together, blended with sugar, eggs, and flour, poured into a cold pie crust, and baked until the filling sets with a slightly cracked surface. Serve chilled or at room temperature, especially delicious alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling
- 2 ounces (57g) unsweetened chocolate
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Place the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Continue stirring until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, adding extra heating time if necessary in short intervals.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, eggs, pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour to the melted chocolate and butter. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth batter.
- Prepare pie crust: Place a cold 9-inch pie crust into a pie plate. Ensuring the crust is cold helps prevent it from shrinking or becoming soggy during baking.
- Fill the crust: Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust evenly. Place the pie on a cookie sheet to catch any spills and cover the edges of the crust with a pie shield or strips of foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake the pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pie crust shield or foil strips during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the edges of the crust to brown nicely. The pie is done when the top loses its glossy appearance and begins to crack.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool completely at room temperature before slicing. For best results, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the rich fudge flavor.
Notes
- This Chocolate Fudge Pie is wonderfully paired with vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert combo.
- The pie filling has a rich, fudgy texture similar to a melted brownie, making it irresistibly decadent.
- Ensure your pie crust is cold before adding the filling to avoid sogginess and to maintain a crisp texture.
- Use a pie shield or foil strips on the crust edges to prevent burning during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
