Brownie Pie

This epic brownie pie recipe bakes a chocolate chip-studded brownie filling in a flaky pie crust. What a combo! There’s zero flour in the brownie filling, so it sets up like a super custardy, unctuously chocolaty pie filling with morsels of melted chocolate chips throughout.

This chocolate brownie pie kind of reminds me of Ina Garten’s brownie pudding, like an underbaked batch of brownies or a gooey souffle. However you slice it (pun intended), this pie is a fun, unexpected dessert that only gets better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge.

Ingredients for Brownie Pie

• Unsweetened chocolate: The brownie filling is made from very dark, unsweetened chocolate. You may be tempted to go for something like semisweet instead, but don’t! The corn syrup and sugar we add to the filling later make it plenty sweet.
• Eggs: Three eggs help create that custardy, fudgy texture in the brownie filling. If you have a fourth egg, save it for an egg wash for the pie crust.
• Corn syrup: Light corn syrup also helps make the brownie filling gooey, fudgy and “set.”
• Sugar: We’ll add a little more sweetness to the filling with granulated sugar.
• Pie shell: To keep this brownie pie recipe quick and easy, buy a premade pie crust shell from the grocery store. They’re available in the frozen section.
• Semisweet chocolate chips: All the best brownie recipes have semisweet chocolate chips studded throughout the batter, and this brownie pie filling is no different.

Directions

Step 1: Melt the chocolate and butter

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a microwave, melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter. Stir them together until they’re smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Editor’s Tip: If you don’t have a microwave, make a double boiler by adding 1 inch of water to a saucepan and bringing it to a boil. Turn the heat off and place a heatproof bowl on top. Melt the chocolate and butter in the bowl until smooth. Be sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl or it will burn the chocolate.

Step 2: Make the brownie filling

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugar and salt until smooth. Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture.

Step 3: Add it to the pie shell

Pour the brownie filling into the pastry shell. Sprinkle the top with semisweet chocolate chips.

Step 4: Bake

Bake the chocolate brownie pie until the top begins to crack and the crust is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Editor’s Tip: Cover the pie crust with a pie crust shield if it’s browning too quickly.

Step 5: Serve

Allow the pie to cool at room temperature until it’s warm, not hot. Serve slices with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Recipe Variations

• Try a different crust: No need to stick to a regular pie crust here. Instead, feel free to use a graham cracker crust, shortbread crust, Oreo pie crust or other crumb crust ingredients as desired.
• Add mix-ins: Add your favorite brownie mix-ins—like chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, dried fruit like figs or cherries, any of your favorite baking chips, or even candy like M&M’s or chopped Reese’s—to the filling before baking.

How to Store Brownie Pie

Store brownie pie covered with storage wrap in the fridge for up to four days. The pie is best served warm, so remove the covering and reheat slightly before serving.

Can you make brownie pie ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the chocolate brownie pie recipe the day before serving and keep it covered at room temperature.

Brownie Pie Tips

How do you serve brownie pie?

Serve the brownie pie slightly warm from the oven. It’s incredible with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, salted caramel sauce, confectioners’ sugar, flaky salt or whipped cream.

Can you use a from-scratch pie crust instead?

Yes, you can absolutely use your own pie crust recipe! You need only one pie crust, so make sure it’s a single-crust recipe or cut a double-crust recipe in half.

Can you make brownie pie gluten-free?

Yes, you can make this chocolate brownie pie recipe gluten-free. The filling is naturally gluten-free, so just make sure to use your favorite gluten-free pie crust. Double-check all other packaged ingredients for a certified gluten-free label.