Description
A rich and fudgy chocolate pie that combines the chewy goodness of brownies with the simplicity of pie—this Gooey Brownie Pie is a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease or line a 9-inch pie dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugar until thick and pale.
- Stir in melted butter (or oil) and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pie dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely in the dish for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Swirl in caramel sauce or peanut butter before baking for extra richness.
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for deeper flavor.
- Use chopped mint chocolate or peppermint extract for a minty variation.
- Swirl in cheesecake batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake in muffin tins for mini brownie pies (12–15 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
