Hot Fudge Pie

This decadent Hot Fudge Pie is the ultimate chocolate lover's dream dessert. Featuring a rich, gooey chocolate filling that's perfectly balanced between fudgy and cake-like, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. The filling combines melted chocolate, butter, and eggs to create an intensely chocolatey base that's both dense and slightly molten in the center. Each slice delivers pure chocolate bliss with a contrast of textures - from the crispy crust to the rich, warm filling. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, this pie transforms any ordinary evening into a special occasion. The beauty of this dessert lies in its simplicity and the way it satisfies even the most intense chocolate cravings.

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Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Don't overbake - center should still be slightly jiggly when done
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
Serve warm for the ultimate fudgy texture
Crust can be made ahead and stored covered
Pie is best served the day it's made
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving
Reheat individual slices in microwave for 15-20 seconds
Store leftovers covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days
Double recipe can be made in a 10-inch pie pan
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Hot Fudge Pie

This decadent Hot Fudge Pie is the ultimate chocolate lover's dream dessert. Featuring a rich, gooey chocolate filling that's perfectly balanced between fudgy and cake-like, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. The filling combines melted chocolate, butter, and eggs to create an intensely chocolatey base that's both dense and slightly molten in the center. Each slice delivers pure chocolate bliss with a contrast of textures - from the crispy crust to the rich, warm filling. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, this pie transforms any ordinary evening into a special occasion. The beauty of this dessert lies in its simplicity and the way it satisfies even the most intense chocolate cravings.

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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Graham Cracker Crust:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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For the Hot Fudge Filling:
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6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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3 large eggs
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
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For the Hot Fudge Sauce:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup corn syrup
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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For Serving:
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Vanilla ice cream
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Whipped cream
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Chopped toasted nuts
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Fresh berries
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Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
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For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt until evenly combined.
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Press mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of prepared pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
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For the filling: In double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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In large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and brown sugar.
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Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
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Stir in melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
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In separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold into chocolate mixture.
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Stir in vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips.
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Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
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For hot fudge sauce: Heat cream, corn syrup, and brown sugar in saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth.
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Serve pie warm with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with hot fudge sauce.