Craving a fudgy, chocolatey dessert but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This easy Hot Fudge
Brownie Pie is the perfect solution. Ready in just 30 minutes, it satisfies any chocolate lover’s craving
with minimal time and effort required.
This simple yet showstopping pie starts by melting butter and sugar together on the stovetop. Once
cooled slightly, eggs, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, and salt are whisked in to form a thick, brownie-like
batter. Sinvly pour into a pie plate and bake until set around the edges but still gooey in the center, just
like a trovmie.
VA/hile called a pie, this dessert is much more akin to a brownie in texture and flavor_ The name comes
from the hot, fiJdge-Iike center when served straight from the oven. Topped with vanilla ice cream, it
mimics the classic hot fudge sundae experience in pie form.
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Easy enough for even novice bakers, this recipe transforms basic panty items into a memorable
dessert. t,Mth no complicated techniques or unusual ingredients, anyone can whip up this crovm-
pleasing treat. Keep the simple ingredients on hand for those nights when a chocolate fix is needed fast
Satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings with this quick and easy Hot Fudge Brmvnie Pie. Wth
minimal time and effort, you can have a ooey, gooey fresh-from-the-oven dessert ready to enjoy.

What type of chocolate should I use?
For the richest flavor, I recommend usirg a high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder like Valrhona or
Ghirardelli_ Avoid using Dutch præessed cæoa for this recipe. The unsweetened cocoa provides a nice
deep. fudgy texture.
Can I use milk chocolate instead?
You can, but the flavor won’t be quite as iltense. If substituting milk chocolate, use 1 cup of milk
chocolate chips instead of the 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder. The extra chocolate chips will help
compensate for the decreased cocoa powder.
What if I don’t have pie plate?
No protåem! You can bake this an 8-inch square baking pan instead. Just grease the pan before
adding the batter. The baking time shouldn’t need to be adjusted.
How do I know when it’s done baking?
Check for doneness at 25 minutes by insertng a toothpick into the center_ It should out with just a
fevv moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges may be set while the center is still a bit soft. Thafs
perfect!
Can I make this nut-free?
Definitely! The original recipe doesn’t contain nuts, but if you want to be extra safe for those wqth
allergies, use unsalted butter instead of potentially contaminated spreads. Always read ingredient
labels carefulty_

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Ingredients
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose four
3 tawespoons unsweetened cocoa pov.’der
• 1/2 teaspom salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350ZF. Grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar
until combined. Let cool slightly.
3 Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder and salt until no lumps remain.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The batter
will be thick.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate and spread evenly.
& Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set Do not overbake
7. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. The pie will firm up as it cools.

8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
The original recipe calls for baking at 350T for 30-35 minutes. I recommend reducing the baking time
to 25-30 minutes for a fudgier, brovmie-like texture_
The pie is meant to be served warm with ice cream on top, so don’t skip the cooling step. Letting it
rest allows the filling to firm up.
Feel free to play around with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Just fold them into the batter before
baking.
• Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
This simple “hot fudge” pie is really more of a brovmie in disguise. With just a few pantry staples, you
can W’hip up this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert in under an hour The rich chocolate filling paired vith
vaniUa ice cream is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.