Description
This Gooey Brownie Pie recipe delivers a decadent dessert combining the rich flavors of melted chocolate and buttery brownie batter baked into a pie form. With a crackly top and a slightly jiggly center, this treat is perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a fudgy, gooey texture that pairs beautifully with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Pie
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided into 2 cups and 1 cup)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Serving
- Hot fudge sauce (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan thoroughly with non-stick spray to ensure the pie releases easily after baking.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Let it cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Beat the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes. This process will make the mixture light and fluffy, which is key for the texture of the pie.
- Combine with Chocolate: Gradually pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the beaten eggs while mixing on low speed. Ensure everything is fully incorporated without overmixing.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined. Then carefully fold in the remaining 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to disperse them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate or springform pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is crackly and puffed, but the center still jiggles slightly to maintain a gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, slice and serve with an optional drizzle of hot fudge sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly for the perfect gooey texture.
- Letting the pie cool completely helps to set the gooey center for easier slicing.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- You can substitute hot fudge sauce with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream as serving options.
