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Fudge Pie

Rich and smooth, my fudge pie is simple to make and will knock your socks off! We deepen the chocolate filling with a little espresso powder and add pecans.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate fudge recipes, chocolate pie recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 510kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels from a 12-oz. package
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Optional:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Blind Bake Crust:

  • Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F (218ºC).
  • Roll pie crust out, on a very lightly floured surface, into a 12-inch circle. Fit pie crust in a 9-inch standard pie plate. Fold edges under, and decoratively crimp or pinch the edges. Chill until crust is firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Line the pastry with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake at 425°F (218ºC), on the arranged oven shelf for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake for 2 more minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire baking rack.
  • In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add evaporated milk (2/3 cup), chocolate morsels (6 ounces), espresso powder (1/2 teaspoon), and butter (2 tablespoons). Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, whisking at 30-second intervals, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
    Step 1 how to make fudge pie, In a bowl, add evaporated milk, chocolate morsels, espresso powder, and butter. Melt in the microwave.
  • Add sugar (1 cup) and flour (2 tablespoons) to the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
    Step 2 how to make fudge pie with pecans, Add sugar and flour to chocolate mixture and whisk.
  • Add eggs (2) to the mixture, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition.
    Step 3 how to make chocolate fudge pie, Add eggs to the mixture, one at a time. Whisk.
  • Add vanilla (2 teaspoons) and salt (3/4 teaspoon) and whisk to combine.
  • Add pecans (1 cup), if using, and stir until evenly combined.
    Step 4 how to make old fashioned fudge pie, Add vanilla and salt then whisk. Add pecans and stir.
  • Add mixture to pie shell. Bake in preheated oven (Still at 425ºF (218ºC)) until the pie is set in the center, about 35 to 40 minutes. If the edges of the crust are browning too quickly, apply a pie shield. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
    Step 5 how to make pecan fudge pie, Add mixture to the pie shell.

Notes

  1. This is a classic fudge pie: Think of it as a cross between a brownie and a custard—rich, soft in the center, with that delicate crackly top.
  2. Espresso powder = deeper chocolate flavor: It won’t make your pie taste like coffee. It simply enhances the chocolate and makes it taste richer.
  3. Pecans are optional: Add them for crunch or leave them out for a smooth, traditional fudge pie.
  4. Don’t overbake: The center should still have a slight jiggle when you take it out. It will finish setting as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg