Brownie Pie Recipe
A rich and fudgy brownie pie with a buttery crust, baked to perfection in under an hour. The perfect homemade dessert for parties, holidays, or family nights.
Print Pin Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie dish Glass or ceramic preferred for even baking
- 2 Mixing bowls One for crust, one for filling
- 1 Pastry cutter Or use a fork / two butter knives
- 1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate and butter
- 1 Wire whisk To incorporate eggs without adding too much air
- 1 Rubber spatula For folding and scraping batter
- 1 Wire cooling rack For even cooling
- 1 Sharp knife For slicing clean portions
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
- ½ cup Cold butter Cubed, creates flaky layers
- 3 tablespoon Ice water Adds moisture without toughness
- 2 tablespoon Sugar Balances chocolate sweetness
- ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors
Brownie Filling
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Rich chocolate base
- ½ cup Unsalted butter Creates fudgy texture
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetness & shiny top
- 3 large Eggs Adds richness and binds ingredients
- ⅓ cup Cocoa powder Intensifies chocolate flavor
- ½ cup All-purpose flour Structure without making it cakey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances chocolate flavor
- ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
- ½ cup Walnuts or pecans (optional) Adds crunch & nutty flavor
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water. Press into pie dish and chill.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla, cocoa, flour, and salt. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour brownie batter into crust. Spread evenly. Tap pan to release air bubbles.
- Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until edges set and center slightly jiggles.
- Let cool at least 20 minutes on wire rack. Slice with sharp knife.
- Serve warm or room temperature. Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg