Brownie Pie

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It was the night before Thanksgiving, and I was in a panic. I still hadn’t decided on what dessert to make for the big day. I wanted something that would be sure to please everyone at the table, but I didn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Then it hit me—Brownie Pie! This simple dessert is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs. The flaky, buttery crust underneath the gooey, fudgy brownie is sure to please everyone. Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to make—you’ll have it whipped up in no time! So don’t stress yourself out over dessert—just make Brownie Pie and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

A flaky, buttery crust underneath a gooey, fudgy brownie with a perfect crackly top. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

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A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

Ingredients Needed for Brownie Pie

  • butter
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • sugar
  • brown sugar
  • eggs
  • flour
  • cocoa powder
A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

How to Make a Braided Pie Crust

Step 1: fold the excess of the bottom crust over the edge of the filling

Don’t worry about making this pretty. You’re going to cover it up with the braided crust anyway!

A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

Step 2: cut a second crust into strips and braid the strips three at a time

If your strips aren’t perfectly even, don’t stress about it! NBD.

A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

Step 3: Gently press the braided strips around the edge of the pie.

Use egg wash as a “glue.” Brush egg wash on top of the excess crust that is folded over the filling. Place the braided strips on top and gently press. Brush the top of the braided crust with egg wash as well to help it brown.

A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

Voila!

A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!
A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!
A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

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Brownie Pie Tips

  • If the pie crust tears while you’re braiding it, just press it back together with your fingers. It will be okay.
  • For a prettier crust, try using a fork to press some impressions into the top of the pie before baking.
  • You can also try drizzling melted chocolate over the top of the pie when it comes out of the oven.

Brownie Pie FAQ

I don’t have a braid cutter, can I just use a fork to make the pie crust?

Yes! You can also use a pastry wheel or sharp knife to cut strips for the pie crust.

Can I use light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar?

Yes, you can use light brown sugar in this recipe.

Can I use a different type of chocolate chips?

Yes, you can use milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or a combination of both in this recipe.

Can I make this pie ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this pie ahead of time. It will keep covered at room temperature for up to two days. You can also freeze it for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

What if I don’t have a round baking dish?

You can use any type of baking dish for this recipe. Just make sure that the pie crust is big enough to cover the entire bottom and sides of the dish. You may need to adjust the baking time if the dish is bigger or smaller than 8 or 9 inches.

Why did my pie crust stick to the pan?

There are a few things you can do to prevent your pie crust from sticking to the pan. Make sure to grease the pan well, use a non-stick pie crust, or line the pan with parchment paper. Additionally, you can try boiling water and pouring it over the hot pie crust before adding the filling. This will help to steam the crust and make it more pliable.

My pie crust is browning too quickly/not browning enough, what can I do?

If your pie crust is browning too quickly, you can cover it with foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking. If your pie crust is not browning enough, you can increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.

This Brownie Pie is the perfect dessert to bring to your Thanksgiving dinner! The flaky, buttery crust underneath the gooey, fudgy brownie will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to make – you’ll have it whipped up in no time! So don’t stress yourself out over dessert – just make Brownie Pie and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

Brownie Pie

Yield: 8-12
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

A flaky, buttery crust filled with a gooey, fudgy brownie. This simple Brownie Pie is exactly what your Thanksgiving needs!

Ingredients

  • 2 unbaked pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 egg for an egg wash
  • optional: coarse sugar for crust garnish

 

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup dark cocoa powder

Instructions

Make the Brownie Batter

  1. Melt the butter and 1 cup of the chocolate chips together in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the sugar and brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Stir until batter forms.

Assemble the Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Press one of the pie crusts into the bottom of an 8- or 9- inch round baking dish.
  3. Pour the brownie batter into the pie crust.
  4. Cut the second pie crust into strips and braid. Glue the braided pie crust on top of the first pie crust using an egg wash (see the post for photographs and notes). Optional: sprinkle the pie crust with coarse sanding sugar. Additionally, sprinkle the brownie batter with a small handful of chocolate chips.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crackly on top and crust is brown.

Let cool almost completely before serving. Can be kept covered at room temperature until ready to serve.

 

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