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    Published: Dec 4, 2020 · Modified: Mar 18, 2023 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    Brownie Pie

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    a brownie pie with a slice out of it on a black metal cooling rack. It says brownie pie across the top

    Brownie Pie has a flaky, buttery homemade pie crust filled with a gooey brownie batter. It is a versatile dessert that can be served warm or cold, and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.

    looking down on a brownie pie with a slice taken out of it on a black wire cooling rack on a black background

    I feel like I don't need to go into a whole lot of detail about this one. Brownies are delicious. Pies are delicious. Throw the best homemade brownie recipe into a flaky, buttery pie crust and it is guaranteed to be delicious.

    One of my favorite things about this pie is that you can simplify if, if need be. You could grab a pre-made pie crust and a box of brownie mix from the grocery store and throw this pie together in a matter of minutes.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storage Tips
    • More Recipes You'll Love
    • Recipe

    If you are looking for more tasty chocolate recipes check out these Fudgy Brownies, Chocolate Lava Cake, or Chocolate Pots de Crème.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • The combination of the gooey brownie filing and flaky pie crust is a perfect textural contrast.
    • Brownie Pie is versatile. You can add a lot of different mix-ins or toppings to change the flavor.
    • It is easy to make and can be made in advance.
    • It is the best of both the brownie and pie world!

    Ingredients

    all of the ingredients laid out in glass bowls and labeled on a grey background
    • Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
    • Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
    • I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
    • The water needs to be cold. Add ice cubes until you are ready to add the water to the dry ingredients.
    • Light Brown Sugar adds a softer texture to the finished product.
    • It will be easier to incorporate the eggs into the batter if they are room temperature.
    • Vanilla Extract is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
    • Using a high-quality cocoa powder will lead to a better overall flavor.
    • I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use whatever you prefer. If you’re wanting puddles of chocolate chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips.

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • If you are pressed for time you can use a boxed brownie mix and premade pie dough.
    • You can mix in different nuts to add extra crunch to the brownie pie.
    • The flaky pie crust can be replaced with a graham cracker crust.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    STEP 1: In a medium bowl combine the flour and salt.

    STEP 2: Add the cold butter. Using clean hands work it into the flour until the texture is like breadcrumbs. There can be a few large chunks left.

    STEP 3: Slowly drizzle the cold water in a little at a time, working it into the dough. When the dough begins to clump together stop adding water.

    the completed pie dough in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 4: Turn the dough out onto a clean and floured surface and bring the dough together until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.

    STEP 5: Form the dough into a disc shape and cover. Chill for at least 2 hours.

    STEP 6: Spray a pie dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.

    STEP 7: Place the dough on a clean and floured surface and begin to roll it out. The dough should be about ⅛ inch thick.

    STEP 8: Pick the dough up by rolling it around the rolling pin and then unrolling it over the pie dish. Adjust the dough so that it lays flat against the pie dish. You can cut off or crimp the edges to your liking.

    STEP 9: Place the dish in the fridge while you make the filling.

    the pie dough pressed into a pie dish before being baked on a grey background

    STEP 10: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F).

    the sugar and wet ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 11: In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.

    the dry ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 12: In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.

    the wet and dry ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 13: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix or you will have a tougher brownie filling.

    the completed brownie batter in a glass bowl on grey background

    STEP 14: Fold the chocolate chips into the mixture and pour into the prepared pie dough.

    The brownie batter in the prepared pie dough before being baked on a grey background

    STEP 15: Bake the pie for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pie comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Bake the pie for less time if you want the filling to be gooey.

    a brownie pie with a slice taken out of it on a black metal cooling rack.

    STEP 16: Remove from oven and allow to cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

    Expert Tips

    • Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the brownie pie.
    • Sprinkle the pie with flaky sea salt before serving. Salt complements chocolate perfectly and will really bring out the flavor.
    • Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your brownies at the perfect temperature.
    • Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
    • Don't overmix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your brownie filling will be cakey instead of fudgy.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use a premade pie crust instead of homemade?

    Absolutely!

    Can I use brownie mix instead of homemade?

    Definitely!

    Can brownie pie be made ahead of time?

    Yes, it can. You can make the whole pie and place it in the fridge for up to two days before baking or in the freezer for up to two months before baking.

    Why didn't my brownie pie come out fudgy?

    You either added too much flour (this is why I recommend weighing your ingredients), over baked the pie, or mixed the filling too much. It's important to only mix enough to incorporate the ingredients, otherwise too much gluten is created and it can make the brownie pie tough.

    a brownie pie on a black metal wire cooling rack with a glass jug of milk behind it

    Storage Tips

    Room Temperature

    It is best to store the brownie pie at room temperature in an airtight container. It is best eaten in two days, but can last up to five.

    Refrigerator

    If stored correctly in an airtight container the pie will last up to 1 week in the fridge.

    Freezer

    I recommend cutting the pie into slices, wrapping each in plastic wrap and freezing for up to two months.

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    Recipe

    a brownie pie with a slice taken out of it on a black metal cooling rack.

    Brownie Pie

    Brownie Pie has a flaky, buttery homemade pie crust filled with a gooey brownie batter. It is a versatile dessert that can be served warm or cold, and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.
    5 from 33 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Resting Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 408 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Pie Crust:

    • 1 ¼ cup (158 grams) all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 9 tablespoons (127 grams) unsalted butter cold and cubed
    • ¼ cup ice water

    For Filling:

    • 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter melted
    • 1 ¼ cup (226 grams) brown sugar packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup (42 grams) cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
    • powdered sugar as needed

    Instructions
     

    For Pie Crust:

    • In a medium bowl combine the flour and salt.
    • Add the cold butter. Using clean hands work it into the flour until it is a coarse texture with a few larger chunks.
    • Slowly drizzle the cold water in a little bit at a time, working it into the dough. When the dough begins to clump together stop adding water.
    • Form the dough into a disc shape and cover. Chill for at least 2 hours.
    • Spray a pie dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
    • Place the dough on a clean and floured surface and begin to roll it out. The dough should be about ⅛ of an inch thick.
    • Pick the dough up by rolling it around your rolling pin and then unrolling it over the pie dish. Adjust the dough so that it lays flat against the pie dish. You can cut off or crimp the edges to your liking.
    • Place the crust in the fridge until ready to use.

    For Brownie Filling:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).
    • In a medium bowl mix with a hand mixer combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
    • In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
    • Pour the batter into the pie dough. Bake the pie for 50-55 or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pie comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

    Notes

    • The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
    • Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the brownie pie.
      Don't overmix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your brownie filling will be cakey instead of fudgy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 41.2gProtein: 5.2gFat: 25.8gSaturated Fat: 16.2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 22.1gCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Brownie, brownie pie, brownies, Pie, pie crust, pie dough
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    Comments

    1. Solomiya says

      July 08, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe! Simple but so delicious 😋 I and my family really loved every bite of this pie, thank you so much for the recipe❤️

      Reply
    2. Virginia’s Kitchen says

      August 08, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so easy and turned out great! It is exactly how it sounds: a rich brownie on the inside and flaky pie crust in the outside. I only wish I had thought to buy milk to drink with it!!

      Reply
    3. Dani says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:37 am

      Really want tO make this! Was just Wondering if yOu Measure the butter beFore or after melting?

      Reply
    4. Mandira Ravindranath says

      December 27, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out perfectly and was much appreciated by our guests At christmas dinner! Thank yoU for the lovely recIpe. ♥️

      Reply
    5. Sara says

      January 08, 2021 at 8:49 am

      I work in a bakery and Use this bakery aT leAst once a week.. sells out Every time!! Literally the best Pie recipe i’ve Used to date. Definitely reCommend letting It rest for the entirEty of the two hours. 1000/10 stars.

      Reply
    6. Cooking with corinne says

      January 24, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      will be RECOMMENding this recipe to everyone i know!! so moist and DELIcious, and the recipe itself is simple. Thanks FOr sharing!

      Reply
    7. Sloane says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such an amazing recipe! Nothing better than a flaky, buttery pie crust and a rich, chocolatey brownie filling!

      Reply
    8. Meredith says

      March 14, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! I added about Two teaspoons of espresso powder and topped with a bourbon whipped cream! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Robin says

      March 15, 2021 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      If you love brownies and you love pie, this recipe is for you. The brownie is rich and chocolately and nothing beats a homemade pie crust. Plus, it was super simple to make. Great recipe!

      Reply
    10. Fay says

      March 18, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      The recipe was easy and turned out perfectly!it was so yummy,thank you for sharing it..

      Reply
    11. Karla Cardella says

      April 14, 2021 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      Such a greaT, comforting recipe. The crust turned out Super flaky and the brownie is the perfect fUdgey consistency. Will make again!

      Reply
    12. Max says

      April 16, 2021 at 11:27 am

      Can i put the Pie and filling together in the fridge before baking it. For example do it in the morning then leave it in tHe fridge Until dinner?

      Reply
    13. AmIna says

      April 27, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      Can i Use a ready made pIE instead?

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        April 28, 2021 at 6:46 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    14. BRITTANY says

      May 01, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      What A fun spin on pie! nice balance between the sweetness of the Brownie and savory buttery pie crust. Great recipe!

      Reply
    15. MikE says

      May 18, 2021 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      one of The richest things i have ever baked. So delicious i love the chocolate flAvors combined with the flaky buttery pie crust. Unfortunately om the only one in mY household who loves ChocolaTe so i must bE Careful mAkinG this delicious desseRt.

      Reply
    16. Jecky says

      July 03, 2021 at 6:19 am

      Hi,what is the size of the pie?thanks🌼

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        July 03, 2021 at 7:17 am

        9 inches!

        Reply
    17. Liliana says

      July 08, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      I did this brownie Pie today, or Should i say, Dream Pie🙃?!!
      Tastes divine, so easy to mAke, all family are madly in love with this Recipe. My DAUGHTER was in heaven and my son as well. I HAVEN'T a Pie dish, so i made in my Quiche dish… And it was perFect. The smell in my kitchen was INCREDIBLE. ThAnk you so much for this amazing recipe❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
    18. Ayesha's kitchen says

      July 09, 2021 at 10:09 am

      I made this Brownie Pie TODAY with my daughter and it was super super delicious 😋😋😋.
      It Was perfect and tasted devine.
      My baby girl was soo happy THAT it ended up perfectly.
      Thank You for the recipe.

      Reply
    19. ELyse says

      November 24, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      The pie taste so good. Is it suppose to have a fuDgy insidE? I baked it for 50 mins. The poked the middle and it APPEARED to be cooked all the way through. But It was more like fudge vs broWnie. I wanted to make sure it wasnt undercooked.

      Reply
    20. Kim says

      December 07, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      If i use this recipe for brownies in a 9x9 square pan how long would baking be?

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        December 07, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        I can’t tell you for sure, but I’d start checking around 15 minutes

        Reply
    21. Gina McEuen says

      February 23, 2023 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      It would have been perfect but I used salted butter thinking it would not matter. It did. It was too too salty. I wish I’d reduced the added salt. Baked perfectly. Ate it anyway.

      Reply

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