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Hot Fudge Pie

Indulgent Hot Fudge Pie That Will Melt Your Heart

This Hot Fudge Pie is a rich and gooey dessert, perfect for chocolate lovers and sure to please any crowd.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie crust A buttery pie crust enhances the overall richness of your Hot Fudge Pie.
For the Filling
  • 200 g Dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa) Use high-quality chocolate for a deeper flavor.
  • 115 g Unsalted butter Ensures control over the saltiness.
  • 200 g Granulated sugar Adds sweetness to balance the chocolate.
  • 3 large Eggs Binds ingredients and creates a fudgy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Elevates the overall taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the richness of chocolate.
For the Ganache
  • 120 ml Heavy cream Key for a smooth, glossy ganache.
  • 200 g Chopped dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Heatproof Bowl
  • Double Boiler
  • spatula
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hot Fudge Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Chill homemade pie crust in the refrigerator while the oven warms up.
  2. Melt 200g of dark chocolate and 115g of unsalted butter together using a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts until glossy.
  3. Whisk in 200g of granulated sugar until combined. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Pour filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, the edges should be set while the center remains slightly jiggly. Let cool on a wire rack.
  6. Heat 120ml of heavy cream until simmering. Pour over 200g of chopped dark chocolate in a bowl, stir until silky ganache forms.
  7. Spread the ganache over the cooled pie, let it set a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and monitor the baking time to prevent overbaking.

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