RECIPE – Red Velvet Fudge Pie

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This is my Christmas baking staple; the fact that it makes TWO PIES means it’s it ideal for me as I can bring the first one with us to Christmas Eve and then save the second for the dessert table on the big day itself. A red velvet cake inside a pie crust topped with rich chocolate fudge ganache…..it’s a treat that the big jolly man himself would want to find left out with a big cup of milk!! Oh yeah…a BIG cup of milk, you’ll need it 😉

Such pretty pies, they should be on a Christmas card!

Tastiness and general holiday appeal aside, the biggest reason I love this recipe; it’s another stress-free dessert that you can whip up fairly quickly. So if you’ve been thrown a last minute, curve ball request to bring dessert to your family gathering, I’ve got you covered. AGAIN. Merry Christmas!

Ah yes gang’s all here…except the condensed milk because of course I forgot to grab it before I took this.

Ingredients

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1-14oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 frozen pie crusts (in their own pie plates…easier for bringing!)
Ready for some oven

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to instructions on back (Duncan Hines calls for 3 eggs, 1-1/4 cup water, and 1/3 cup oil). Mix well and pour into your pie crusts.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until crusts are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If crusts begin to brown before pie is done, cover crusts only (loosely) with aluminum foil.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, put an oven safe bowl (I use Pyrex) in the pot over the boiling water…essentially a double boiler. Add in your butter, chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until smooth and pour over finished pies.
  5. Garnish with extra chocolate chips, colored sugar, or other seasonal decoration!
  6. Let cool and enjoy!

YES! This is another recipe that can be made in advance, or as I said, at the somewhat last minute as they really only require the cooking time and another 30-40 minutes after to cool. If serving while still warm, you may have a bit of difficulty getting them to stay together, but if presentation isn’t your main concern, the flavors will not disappoint you!

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄

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