Easy Red Velvet Thanksgiving Pie with Decadent Chocolate Drizzle
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients required for the cake mix (eggs, oil, and milk)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the red velvet cake mix box.
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix as directed on the box, using eggs, oil, and substituting milk for the water. Mix until well combined.
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and pour the prepared red velvet cake batter into the crust.
- Bake the red velvet pie according to the instructions on the cake mix box, typically at the specified temperature and time for a pie crust.
- While the pie is baking, prepare the chocolate drizzle. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the chocolate chips to the melted butter and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and combined with the butter.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the chocolate and butter mixture, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Once the red velvet pie is done baking, allow it to cool completely before proceeding.
- Once the pie has cooled, pour the chocolate drizzle evenly over the top of the red velvet pie, covering the entire surface.
- Allow the chocolate drizzle to set by letting the pie sit at room temperature or placing it in the refrigerator for a quicker setting.
- Once the chocolate drizzle has set, slice and serve your delicious Red Velvet Thanksgiving Pie with a rich and decadent chocolate topping.
- Enjoy your easy and delightful Thanksgiving dessert with friends and family!
Note: You can also customize the pie by adding whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving