Description
This Gooey Brownie Pie offers a decadent twist on traditional brownies, featuring a rich, fudgy center with a crackly top. Perfectly baked to keep the middle slightly gooey, this dessert is ideal for chocolate lovers craving a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Served best with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, it combines indulgent flavors with a simple, straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Pie
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 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 (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or a springform pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the brownie pie after baking.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Let it cool slightly before using to avoid cooking the eggs later.
- Beat the Eggs: Using a hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together for about 3 minutes. This process should create a light, fluffy mixture that will help give the brownie pie a good texture.
- Combine with Chocolate: Slowly pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture while mixing on low speed. This step ensures a smooth, fully incorporated batter without scrambling the eggs.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips to add extra bursts of melted chocolate within the pie.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate or springform pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. The center should look puffed and slightly jiggly but not runny, and the top should have a crackly appearance.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. This cooling step helps set the gooey center. Serve slices drizzled with hot fudge sauce for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly for the perfect gooey texture.
- Allow the melted chocolate mixture to cool before combining with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Use a springform pan for easy release or a well-greased pie plate.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warm with hot fudge for best flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
