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Easy Chocolate Fudge Pie
You might have tried my Banana Pudding or Lemon Pound Cake and you'll know the tastes from the kitchen of Billie Spraker.
This recipe is from her too and you won't be disappointed! Sets your right back into the 1970's and that's a good thing where this is concerned!
She was one of my favorite people to talk dessert recipes with and I have some really funny stories about that, but unfortunately, the internet is no longer a place for food stories associated with recipes and so, I'll keep those to myself unless you sign up for my newsletter and then you might get a hint of some of that.
This is so much easier than making chocolate fudge and tastes just as good!
Here's What You'll Need
You need so few ingredients and you don't have to be picky about how to mix them up either.
- Unsweetened Cocoa
- Flour
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- and PEANUT BUTTER! (yes, I said that right).
Here's How You Do It
So simple. Just mix it all together.
- Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Add in the wet ingredients.
- Mix it all together and pour it into the pie shell and bake.
Special Equipment
You really don't need any special equipment but I like these glass pie plates. They stack so easily and make a nice crust.
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Tips and Tricks
There aren't that many secrets because this pie is so simple to make, it really is "easy as pie".
- As with any baking recipe, you'll want to whisk the dry ingredients together first in a bowl. This helps them to become fully mixed together.
- It helps for mixing if the peanut butter is a very creamy brand and is room temp to a little bit warmed.
- Use a good name brand cocoa. I generally use Hersheys or the Aldi brand.
- Allow the melted butter to cool before adding so that it doesn't cook the eggs when you add it to the mix.
- Use any crust you like to use but for money and time purposes, I like to use the premade Pillsbury crusts that are in the refrigerated section of the store by the canned biscuits
PRO TIP: If you really want to wow your family and guests, heat some caramel sauce (like you find in the ice cream section of the store) and drizzle this over the top of your pie.
Substitutions
Because there are so few ingredients, there really aren't that many substitutions you can make...
- Refrigerated Pie Crust - You can make this with the frozen pie crust or you can make your own pie crust.
- Butter - You can substitute a margarine like butter substitute.
- Pure Vanilla Extract - you can substitute a vanilla substitute.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
If kept covered, the pie will last for 5 days.
Yes, you actually can freeze this pie without any problem at all. Allow to come to room temp before serving.
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Chocolate Fudge Pie
Ingredients
For the Fudge Pie
- 1 refrigerated pie crust Only use the refrigerated crusts
- 6 Tbs unsweetened cocoa
- 6 Tbs all purpose flour
- 1 ¼ Cups granulated sugar
- ½ Cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs room temp
- 8 Tbs butter melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Two hours before making this pie, set the pie crust and the eggs out on the counter to come to room temp.
- Melt the butter in the microwave – place in a coffee mug and microwave on high for about 1 min. Preheat the oven to 350. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Unroll the pie crust and center on a deep dish pie plate, press into the bottom of the pie plate and crimp the edges of the pie crust.
- In a medium bowl, add the cocoa, flour, sugar and mix well, whisking together is usually best. Add the peanut butter, eggs, vanilla and butter. Mix again until well combined. The pie filling will seem very thick.
- Pour and spread the filling into the pie shell and bake at 350 for 45- 55 mintues. Pie is done when the surface no longer looks wet.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Notes
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- As with any baking recipe, you'll want to whisk the dry ingredients together first in a bowl. This helps them to become fully mixed together.
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- It helps for mixing if the peanut butter is a very creamy brand and is room temp to a little bit warmed.
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- Use a good name brand cocoa. I generally use Hersheys or the Aldi brand.
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- Allow the melted butter to cool before adding so that it doesn't cook the eggs when you add it to the mix.
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- Use any crust you like to use but for money and time purposes, I like to use the premade Pillsbury crusts that are in the refrigerated section of the store by the canned biscuits
- Refrigerated Pie Crust - You can make this with the frozen pie crust or you can make your own pie crust.
- Butter - You can substitute a margarine like butter substitute.
- Pure Vanilla Extract - you can substitute a vanilla substitute.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally shared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes on January 11, 2015 and has been completely updated. The long story has been removed. What you'll need, Here's how you do it, tips and tricks, special equipment, FAQ's, Video, New Photos, The recipe card was updated with equipment, photos, video, nutrition, updated instructions,
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Moxie says
So wonderful
Bernie|A Gouda Life says
Oh my gosh! Is this pie legal Wait ~ who cares?! Not sure if you had me at FUDGE or SALTED CARAMEL -- or both -- and I love your mother-in-law's theory that we should eat dessert first. So many times I finish a really good meal (especially in a restaurant where portions are larger) and wonder if anyone would notice if I unsnapped just the top snap of my jeans -NO- I have NEVER actually done it, but the thought has been there more than once so if nothing else, it's the perfect reason to eat dessert first! Great recipe!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Oh god.. all that salted caramel sauce is just making my mouth water. This fudge pie is incredible!
wendi.spraker@yahoo.com says
Thalia, Thanks so much! If you lived close enough you could come by and get some! 🙂