Description
Southern Hot Fudge Pie delivers a chocolatey dessert that melts hearts with its rich, gooey center. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor this classic Southern treat that combines simple ingredients for maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously grease a 9-inch pie pan to prevent potential sticking and ensure smooth removal.
- Base Creation: Melt butter and thoroughly blend with sugar until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour and cocoa powder into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking meticulously to eliminate any potential lumps and create a smooth batter.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Gently introduce eggs, vanilla extract, and salt into the chocolate base, stirring until the batter achieves a glossy, luxurious texture.
- Chocolate Enhancement: Sprinkle chocolate chips throughout the batter, ensuring an even distribution for delightful chocolate pockets in every slice.
- Baking Procedure: Pour the velvety mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula and carefully transferring to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).
- Doneness Verification: Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for slightly set edges and a center that remains delicately soft; confirm with a toothpick test revealing moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a delicate dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
Prevent Ingredient Separation: Ensure butter and sugar are at room temperature and blend slowly to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture that prevents ingredient splitting.
Cocoa Powder Precision: Sift cocoa powder before adding to eliminate clumps, guaranteeing a silky-smooth chocolate texture without grainy residue.
Baking Time Sensitivity: Watch the pie closely during the last 5 minutes of baking – over-baking can transform the luxurious, gooey center into a dry, crumbly texture.
Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version, maintaining the pie’s rich chocolate essence without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg