Southern Fudge Pie
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Southern Fudge Pie
Description
Southern Fudge Pie is a classic dessert featuring a smooth chocolate filling composed of eggs, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, melted butter, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, all combined and baked in an unbaked pie crust. During baking, the pie is baked initially at a higher temperature to help set the crust and then at a lower temperature until the center puffs slightly, resulting in a fudgy, creamy texture with a delicate firmness.
The flavor profile carries the rich bitterness of cocoa balanced by the sweetness of sugar and depth from evaporated milk, complemented by vanilla for aroma. It finishes with a tender yet structured slice that holds well after cooling.
This pie serves as a comforting chocolate dessert that can be presented at family dinners or gatherings. It pairs well with simple accompaniments like whipped cream or fresh berries, though it stands well on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 egg slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 /2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/4 /4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 /2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, butter, evaporated milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into pie crust.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes and then reduce to 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until center puffs up a bit.
- Allow to cool for the pie to completely set and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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