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Ultimate Chocolate Gooey Brownie Pie

An incredibly fudgy, dense brownie baked in a flaky pie crust with a perfectly gooey, molten center. The ultimate easy yet impressive chocolate dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust for a 9-inch plate
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar optional, for sprinkling
Gooey Brownie Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick / 113g
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped, 60-70% cacao
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder

Equipment

  • 9-inch deep-dish pie plate
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate, crimp edges, and chill in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chopped dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until slightly thickened.
  4. Slowly pour the warm chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture, whisking constantly until smooth and combined.
  5. Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together. Gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the thick brownie batter into the chilled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes, until edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
  8. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the gooiest center, do not overbake. The pie is done when the center still wobbles slightly. It will set further as it cools. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.