Description
Chocolate lovers find pure bliss in this gooey brownie pie that marries rich cocoa depths with a flaky pastry crust. Silky chocolate filling and crisp edges promise indulgent moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (510 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tbsps (85 g) butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) flour
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g) baking powder
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 9-inch pie plate with butter or non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate chips and butter in a heat-resistant bowl using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Egg Mixture: Whip eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer at medium-high speed for 3 minutes until the blend becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Combining Elements: Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, blending carefully to maintain the mixture’s airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Final Batter: Gradually incorporate flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing minimally. Fold in remaining chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Baking Process: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly puffed center and potential surface cracks indicating doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the brownie pie cool completely at room temperature, allowing it to set into a rich, fudgy consistency. Optional: Enhance with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce for extra decadence.
Notes
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use low, steady heat to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy chocolate mixture for perfect brownie texture.
- Whip Eggs Properly: Beat eggs and sugar until they become light and fluffy, creating a voluminous base that helps brownies rise and become deliciously airy.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Gently fold ingredients to maintain air bubbles, preventing dense and tough brownies – mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Watch Baking Time Closely: Brownies continue cooking after removal from oven, so pull out when center looks slightly underbaked to guarantee ultra-gooey, fudgy result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg