Super Easy Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe / Like a Warm Brownie In a Pie (2024)

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Let’s admit it when it is hot outside who wants to cook, let alone bake desserts? Well, my kids were off for camp and I had pulled this Super Easy Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe Southern Living magazine and felt this would be a great occasion to treat the family.

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I had never made a fudge pie before but the mere fact it had chocolate and was topped with ice cream made my mouth water. Be sure to get a cute pie plateSuper Easy Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe / Like a Warm Brownie In a Pie (1) so it looks like the crust was homemade. Don’t miss our other easy pie recipes.

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Super Easy Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe

I call it Mouth Watering and Super Easy Fudge Pie Recipe because most of the hard work happens in the microwave. Then you just plop your pie, I used a pre-made crust, in the oven to finish it off.

What is a fudge pie?

The best way to describe this fudge pie has a gooey chocolate center and a crusty chocolate top like a brownie.

This simple recipe for fudge pie takes very little effort nor multiple ingredients involed.

  • evaporated milk
  • package semisweet chocolate morsels
  • butter
  • sugar
  • all-purpose flour
  • large eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • kosher salt
  • chopped pecans (optional)
  • 9-inch frozen unbaked pie crust shell or homemade in a pie pla

What kind of crust should I use for a Fudge pie?

You can always make your own pie crust recipe too. It probably took a total of 10 minutes to make this pie myself and someone on any cooking level can be successful.

Check out our Texas Sheet Cake Recipe if you are looking to serve a chocolate dessert to feed a crowd.

MAKE TWO chocolate fudge pies, since a typical can of milk is enough for two pies.

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First things first. I used our 4 cup liquid measuring cupSuper Easy Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe / Like a Warm Brownie In a Pie (4) to make the filling since it was microwave safe. Simply melt the chips, milk, and sugar in the microwave.

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Then I just added the next ingredients, and if you know how to whisk you can make this pie.

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Since my youngest does not love nuts in his desserts, I chopped about half the amount and only added it to half the pie after I poured it in. A gentle stir to get it into the batter and it was a success.

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This is the best chocolate fudge pie on the universe. Just bake it and wait for yumminess to fill the kitchen.

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If you have your own pie plate you can place it inside before you add the filling.

Just slice and serve, with or without ice cream it is the easiest pie to put together.

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I made this a few hours before dinner, and although it says to cool 10 minutes before eating, it was still slightly warm and very decadent.

We also loved it the next day at room temperature. I think I liked it a little cooler when the ice cream did not just meltdown over the pie completely.

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Do not be afraid of the oven this summer, try this super easy fudge pie recipe and watch it disappear before your very eyes.

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Fudge Pie Recipe

Yield: 8 slices

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Fudge Pie Recipe is a rich chocolate pie in a store bought pie crust. Eat this chocolate fudge pie a la mode

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk -we had non fat in the house
  • 1/2 12-oz. package semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 9-inch frozen unbaked pie crust shell or homemade in a pie plate
  • Ice cream, we served vanilla

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Microwave first 3 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, whisking at 30-second intervals.
  2. 2. Whisk sugar and flour into chocolate mixture. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition. (you can whisk the eggs slightly before adding to the chocolate mixture) Whisk in vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  3. 3. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream.

Notes

Adapted from Southern Living Magazine

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Nutrition Information

Yield 8Serving Size 1 slice
Amount Per ServingCalories 596Total Fat 33gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 68mgSodium 426mgCarbohydrates 72gFiber 4gSugar 45gProtein 8g

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FAQs

Should fudge pie be refrigerated? ›

How to store fudge pie: the pie can sit on the counter for up to 3 days. Refrigerated it'll last closer to 5 days. You can also freeze the pie for up to 3 months.

How to serve fudge? ›

Cold Fudge: Traditionally, fudge is served at room temperature or slightly chilled. This makes its texture firm yet creamy, making it easy to cut and bite into. The flavours are also more pronounced when fudge is eaten cold or at room temperature, as chilling can concentrate the sweetness and richness.

Why should you not refrigerate fudge? ›

Fudge is best stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks wrapped up in its original wax paper. NEVER REFRIGERATE your fudge as this will draw out the moisture and leave you with dry, crumbly fudge.

Is it OK to leave chocolate pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

How do you keep fudge moist? ›

Although fudge is traditionally made with dairy, its high quantity of sugar prevents bacterial growth and keeps it shelf-stable for up to two weeks. If you don't need to store the fudge for longer, keeping it properly wrapped at room temperature in a dark pantry is ideal to maintain its moisture and texture.

Who makes the world's best fudge? ›

Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth
  • Original Murdick's Fudge.
  • Joann's Fudge.
  • Ryba's Fudge Shops.

Should homemade chocolate pie be refrigerated? ›

Just divide the filling into some little ramekins or bowls and refrigerate it. How long is chocolate pie good for? It'll stay good for about three days in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap.

Does fudge stay at room temperature? ›

How Long Does Fudge Last at Room Temperature? Fudge typically contains dairy, but the high sugar content of this candy stabilizes it. If you intend to enjoy your fudge within 1 to 2 weeks, it can certainly be kept out at room temperature.

Does fudge pecan pie need to be refrigerated? ›

Because it is rich in eggs, pecan pie should be refrigerated according to food safety rules (unless you know for sure that your pie contains preservatives that allow it to be left out). Keeping it out at room temperature could leave it at risk for spoiling too soon.

Does pie go bad unrefrigerated? ›

A basic apple pie made with sugar will last up to two days at room temperature in an airtight container. Afterward, it needs to go in the refrigerator and will last for up to two days. Apple pie made with a sugar substitute or without sugar will last up to two days in the fridge.

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