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Lava Chocolate Pie

March 18, 2026
Dessert

Contributed by John Scott

Chocolate cake, brownie, and pie all in one with a soft lava-style center.
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Prep 10 mins
Cook 45 mins
Rest 30 mins
Total 1 hour 25 mins
Servings 8
Difficulty Easy
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Recipe Details

Pie Vegetarian

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Whisk together sugar melted butter and eggs
  3. Add cocoa powder flour or cornstarch milk vanilla and salt
  4. Stir until smooth
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans
  6. Pour into the frozen pie crust
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes
  8. Remove when the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft like a brownie
  9. Let cool 20 to 30 minutes before slicing

Story / Notes from the Kitchen

A rich, fudgy chocolate pie with a gooey brownie-like center, flaky crust, and chopped pecans.

Recipe Notes

Optional upgrades: dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Texture bakes into a light cake top, fudgy middle, and flaky crust bottom.

Tags

ChocolateHoliday FavoritePecansWorth Making Again