Description
This Chocolate Fudge Pie is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a smooth, fudgy chocolate filling baked in a crisp 9-inch pie crust. The creamy texture, enhanced by melted unsweetened chocolate and butter, makes it reminiscent of a melted brownie. Perfect served chilled with a scoop of ice cream, this pie satisfies any chocolate craving with ease and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 ounces (57g) unsweetened chocolate
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought), cold
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature before placing the pie inside.
- 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, then continue stirring until fully melted and smooth. If needed, heat in additional 10-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: To the melted chocolate mixture, add sugar, eggs, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Ensure the pie crust is cold, then fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the chocolate filling evenly into the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Protect Crust Edges: Place the pie onto a cookie sheet for easy handling, then cover the edges of the crust with a pie shield or strips of aluminum foil to prevent over-browning during baking.
- Bake the Pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, remove the pie shield or foil strips so the crust edges can brown slightly. The pie is done when the top is no longer glossy and begins to crack.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure the filling sets properly.
- Serve: Slice and serve, optionally paired with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- The Chocolate Fudge Pie is delicious served with ice cream, enhancing its rich and fudgy texture.
- Make sure the pie crust is cold before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
- Use a pie shield or foil strips to protect the crust edges from burning while baking.
- Allow the pie to cool completely to achieve the best slicing consistency.
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
