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, four, cocoa powder, and salt are whisked in to form a thick, brownie-like
batter. Simply pour imo a pie plate and bake until set around the edges but still gooey in the center, just
like a brownie.
While called a pie, this dessert is much more akin to a brownie in texture and flavor. The name canes
from the hot, fudge-like 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 pantry items into a memorable
dessert With no complicated techniques or unusual ingredients, anyone can whip up this crowd-
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 Brownie Pie. With
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 using a high-quality msweetened cocoa powder like Valrhona or
Ghirardelli. Avoid using Dutch processed cocoa 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 intense. If substituting milk chocolate, use 1 cup of milk
cmcolate 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 problem! You can bake this in an 8-inch square baking pan instead. Just grease the pan before
adding the batter. The baking time shoubdnh need to be adjusted.
How do I know when it’s done baking?
Check for doneness at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center It should come out with just a
few moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges may be set while the center is still a bit soft. That’s
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 with
allergies, use unsalted butter instead of potentially contaminated spreads. Always read ingredient labels
carefully.

Ingredients
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) I-msalted butter, softened
. 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 3500F. 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 slightlv
3_ Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder and salt 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.
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5 Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate and spread evenly.
6- 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 wül firm up as it cools.

8. Serve warm Wlth vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
• The original recipe calls for baking at 3500F for 30-35 minutes. I recommend reducing the baking time
to 25-30 minutes for a fudgier, brownie-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 play around with mix-ins like chocolate chips ornuts_ Just foldthem into the batter before
baking.
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Store leftovers covered at roam ternperature for up to 3 days.
This simple “hot fudge” pie is really more of a brownie in disguise. With just a few pantry staples, you
can whip up this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert in under an hour. The rich chocolate filling paired with
vanilla ice cream is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.