1. Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp edges.
2. Melt Chocolate & Butter
In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
3. Make the Filling
Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the chocolate mixture.
Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt, then stir until combined.
4. Bake to Gooey Perfection
Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust.
Bake 35–40 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
5. Serve Warm!
Let cool 10 minutes, then slice and serve with ice cream.
Pro Tips
π₯ Extra fudgy? Underbake slightly (center should wobble).
⏳ Make ahead – Bake, cool, and reheat 10 mins at 300°F (150°C) before serving.
π« Flavor boost – Add 1 tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate.
Serving Ideas
Γ la mode – Classic with vanilla ice cream
With caramel drizzle – For a salted twist
As a sundae – Crumble over more ice cream
FAQ
Q: Can I use a graham cracker crust?
A: Yes, but reduce baking time by 5–10 minutes.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Cover and refrigerate 3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Swap flour for almond flour or GF 1:1 blend.