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Fudgy Brownie Pie

This fudgy brownie pie is always a crowd-pleaser, whether you serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, dress it up with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle, or slice it plain for a simple, indulgent treat. It’s a versatile dessert that works year-round at pot lucks, bake sales, and holidays. It’s especially perfect for Halloween and chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 pie

Ingredients
  

Crust

Brownie Filling

  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter (6oz)
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder (60g)
  • 3 oz Dark Chocolate, chopped Dutch-processed
  • ½ tsp Instant Espresso Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar (50g)
  • 1¼ cup Granulated Sugar (250g)
  • ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour (95g)
  • ¾ cup Pecan Pieces, toasted* (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Before beginning to make this pie, prepare a dark, blind-baked pie crust. Instructions can be found here.
  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Melt the unsalted butter in a double boiler.
    melting butter on a double boiler
  • Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the cocoa powder.
  • Add the chopped chocolate, instant espresso powder, and salt to the double boiler and let the chocolate melt.
  • Once the chocolate has melted, remove the mixture from heat, and add in the vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until smooth.
  • In a stand mixer, whip together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until they reach the ribbon stage.
  • With the stand mixer running on low, stream the chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar.
  • Sift your flour, and fold it into your batter by hand using a spatula.
  • Fold your mix-ins in until incoporated.
  • (Optional) If using a pastry crust, brush the edges of your dark pre-bake with cream.
  • Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared pie shell.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350℉, or until the filling puffs up and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
    baked brownie pie uncut
  • Let cool and serve!

Notes

*Swap out the pecans for any mix-ins of your choosing. Try peppermint pieces, chocolate chips, or other nuts!
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