Description
This Gooey Brownie Pie offers a decadent chocolate experience with a perfectly crackly top and a luscious, slightly jiggly center. Combining rich melted chocolate and butter with fluffy eggs and sugar, this dessert is baked to perfection and served with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, making it a delightful indulgence for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (2 cups for melting, 1 cup for folding)
- 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
- Hot fudge sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan with non-stick spray to prevent the brownie pie from sticking.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs later.
- Beat the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on medium-high speed to beat 3 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Combine with Chocolate: Gradually pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture while mixing on low speed. Mix until fully incorporated, ensuring a uniform batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Be careful not to overmix. Then, fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips to distribute throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set, the top is crackly, and the center is puffed yet slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownie pie cool completely at room temperature to allow it to set properly. Slice and serve drizzled with hot fudge sauce for added rich chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Do not overbake. The center should be slightly jiggly to maintain gooeyness.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal or a greased pie plate as an alternative.
- Letting the batter cool slightly before mixing helps prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- For a richer taste, consider using high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- This pie pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
