Description
This Decadent Caramel Brownie Pie combines rich, fudgy brownie layers with luscious caramel swirls, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. Perfectly indulgent yet simple to make, it’s a delicious twist on traditional brownies that’s sure to impress at any gathering or dessert table.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar or regular sugar
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, oat, or almond)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Additional Ingredients
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade, dairy-free if needed)
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, melted coconut oil or vegan butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour and baking soda gently, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter which could make it tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Layer Batter in Pie Crust: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie crust, smoothing the surface for uniform baking.
- Add Caramel Swirl: Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the first layer of batter to infuse the pie with rich caramel flavor.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled caramel effect.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool the Pie: Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour to set properly; chilling is recommended if you prefer cleaner slices.
- Serve: Serve the pie as is or garnish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and an extra drizzle of caramel sauce for added indulgence.
Notes
- Use dairy-free caramel and butter alternatives to make this pie vegan-friendly.
- Choosing coconut sugar lowers the glycemic index compared to regular sugar.
- Chilling the pie before slicing helps achieve neat, clean slices.
- Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly, but regular size can be used if preferred.
- The pie crust can be homemade or store-bought based on convenience and preference.
- For gluten-free options, substitute the flour with oat or almond flour.
