Serve this rich, moist fudge brownie pie in wedges topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce.

Fudge Brownie Pie

Brownies:

2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts

 

Hot Fudge Sauce:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 (5-ounce) can or 2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream for accompaniment

1. Brownies: In a small mixer bowl, beat eggs. Blend in sugar and melted butter.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Stir in vanilla and nuts.
3. Pour into a lightly greased 8-inch pie pan.
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until almost set.
5. Cool.
6. To serve cut into wedges and top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then drizzle with the Hot Fudge Sauce.
7. Hot Fudge Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa; blend in evaporated milk and light corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.

Makes 8 servings.