Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Pie

This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Pie is rich, fudgy, and made with simple pantry ingredients. There’s no complicated technique – just mix 7 ingredients, pour into an unbaked pie crust, and let the oven do the rest. With a flaky pie crust, a crackly brownie-like top, and a smooth chocolate center, this homemade chocolate pie is perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy Southern dessert. 

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Pie

There’s just something special about an old-fashioned pie recipe. They don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated steps. They’re just good, dependable recipes that always seem to show up when family is gathered around the table.

This Chocolate Fudge Pie is one of those desserts.

It’s rich, chocolatey, and has the most wonderful fudgy texture. The top bakes up slightly crackly, almost like a brownie, while the inside stays soft and smooth with that deep chocolate flavor.

If you’ve never had Chocolate Fudge Pie before, imagine a cross between a fudgy brownie, a chocolate chess pie, and an old-fashioned homemade chocolate pie, all baked into one buttery pie crust.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Fudge Pie

• Made with only 7 simple pantry ingredients.
• No melted chocolate needed.
• Rich, fudgy chocolate filling.
• Crackly brownie-like top.
• Easy enough for beginner bakers.
• Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Sunday dinner, and potlucks.
• Delicious served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
• Even better with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients For Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Pie

• Unbaked pie crust: You’ll need one unbaked 9-inch pie crust for this recipe. A homemade pie crust is wonderful, but a store-bought refrigerated or frozen pie crust works just fine too.
• White sugar: Sugar sweetens the pie and helps create that old-fashioned fudge-like texture.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: This gives the pie its rich chocolate flavor. Be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder, not hot cocoa mix.
• Evaporated milk : Evaporated milk makes the filling creamy and rich without needing heavy cream.
• Eggs: The eggs help the chocolate filling set as it bakes.
• Butter: Melted butter adds richness and gives the pie that classic homemade flavor.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla brings out the chocolate flavor and makes the filling taste warm, rich, and old-fashioned.

How to Make Chocolate Fudge Pie

Prepare the Pie Crust: Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch pie dish, then gently press your unbaked pie crust into the pan. Crimp the edges if you’d like, then set it aside while you prepare the filling. You can also use a frozen pie crust, like I did.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Sifting helps remove any lumps and creates a smoother, richer chocolate filling.

Make the Chocolate Filling: Add the evaporated milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared unbaked pie crust.

Bake the Pie: Bake for 1 hour. After about 20 minutes, check the crust. If the edges are browning too quickly, loosely cover them with aluminum foil or a pie shield to prevent them from over-browning while the filling finishes baking.

Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing. The filling will continue to set as it cools, giving you that rich, fudgy texture this pie is known for.

Ways to Serve Chocolate Fudge Pie

• Top each slice with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate chocolate dessert.
• Add fresh strawberries or raspberries for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
• Drizzle with homemade chocolate syrup or caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
• Pair with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.
• Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for a beautiful presentation.

How To Store Leftovers

If you have any Chocolate Fudge Pie left (which isn’t always a guarantee!), cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or transfer individual slices to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This pie is delicious served chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed in the microwave for a few seconds before serving. If you’re reheating a slice, don’t overheat it – you want the filling to stay rich and fudgy.

More Pie Recipes

• Mama’s German Chocolate Pie
• No-Bake Chocolate Truffle Pie
• Old Fashioned Chocolate Pecan Pie
• Best All Butter Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup!)
• Apple Pecan Pie

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Homemade Chocolate Fudge Pie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked pie crust
• 2 cups white sugar
• Heaping ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 8.5 oz evaporated milk
• 3 eggs beaten
• 7 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

• Grease & lightly flour a 9 inch pie dish, and lay out your unbaked pie crust inside.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Sift sugar & cocoa powder together into a large bowl. Add the rest of your ingredients & beat well with a whisk. Pour chocolate pie filling into prepared unbaked pie crust. Bake for 1 hour. Check pie after 20 minutes, and wrap the pie crust edge in a little bit of tin foil to prevent excess browning.