My mother-in-law, whom we all call Granna, makes a traditional Southern Fudge Pie that my son has now declared as his favorite pie ever. It’s not hard to see why he made such a declaration with it’s rich, creamy chocolate center and crisp top.
It’s a chocoholics dream pie by any way, shape or form of the imagination.
You can make this pie a few different ways to find how you like it best by changing the pie crust and the topping. You can use an unbaked pie crust or a graham cracker crust depending on which you have on hand or prefer. You can top it with meringue, a bit of whipped cream or simply serve it plain without any anything added like Little Buddy prefers.
Thankfully, like many Southern recipes, it’s just as simple as can be to make.
Here’s how you make it.
Crack your eggs and add them to a large bowl.
Pour in your sugar and flour…
cocoa…
melted butter…
and your evaporated milk.
Now pour in your vanilla.
And mix it all together.
Make sure it is all well-combined.
Pour it into your pie crust. Little Buddy wanted a graham cracker crust this time.
Bake until the pie has “puffed” just a bit and is set in the center.
Allow it to cool completely and then just sit back and watch the ones you love enjoy every single bite!
Southern Fudge Pie
Ingredients
- 2 (100 g) eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups (297 g) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (16 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (113 g) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked pie crust
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Robyn xoxo
A good, solid recipe for a southern chocolate pie. Pretty easy and quick to make but tastes great!
Thanks, Ashley. I love how easy this pie is to make, too. xo
My granddaughter always asks for chocolate pie for holiday gatherings. This was, hands down, the best. Rave reviews from family.
Thank you so much, Kim. I’m so happy everyone enjoyed this pie.
You don’t bake the crust first? Correct?
You don’t prebake the pie crust, Katie.
Perfect texture and plenty of chocolate. Goes good with a dollop of whip cream too!
Thanks, James. It is great with the whipped cream, isn’t it!
You replied to a comment with no flour. The recipe I see here has 1/4 cup flour. Is that correct?
Hi Olivia,
Yes, the recipe is correct – there is flour in the pie.
Thanks so much for mentioning – I’ll correct if I answered unclearly.
Enjoy the pie – it’s sooo good! xo
My husband’s chocolate pie recipe is much more complex, but I was in a hurry, so I made this one instead. Honestly, I prefer this pie! It is delicious and so easy to make!!! I love the crunchy layer on top. I used a regular Ritz pie crust last time, but I am trying it with a cinnamon graham cracker crust tonight. I also added just a drop or two of molasses. We’ll see! Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Thanks so much, Andrea! xo
Family agreed best fudge pie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s wonderful to hear, Sam! Thanks!
JUST LIKE MY GRANNY DOT’S!!!
AMAZING!!! But, do you happen to know how many calories per slice??
It’s soooo delicious! Thank you!
I’m so happy you loved the pie and hope it brought back sweet memories of your Granny Dot, Tonya. The nutritional information has been added to the recipe. Thanks. xo
Definitely delicious and easy peasy. I used a 9.5″ pie pan and it was about 2/3 full. When I make this again (Thanksgiving)I will 1 1/2 recipe and separate the eggs to make a meringue.
Delicious and very easy!!
I baked this pie last night and added a tablespoon of Cherry Brandy.. It turned out delicious..
Glad you enjoyed it, Karen! Thanks! xo