This Gooey Brownie Pie is the ultimate dessert mashup: a rich, fudgy brownie meets a chocolate pie for a molten center encased in a crackly top. Made with three full cups of chocolate chips, it’s the kind of dessert that turns heads and spoons into scoops. Just 8 simple ingredients and one bowl are all you need to bake up chocolate indulgence that feels like a celebration.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Deep chocolate flavor with minimal effort
- No mixer required for the batter
- Crackly top and gooey, fudge-like center
- One-bowl wonder that’s party-ready in under an hour
- Make-ahead friendly and freezer-safe
🍫 Ingredients
Brownie Pie Base
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- Warm hot fudge sauce
- Vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan thoroughly with nonstick spray, making sure to coat the sides and bottom well.
2. Melt Chocolate & Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 cups chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until fully melted and smooth. Let it cool for 5 minutes so it doesn’t cook the eggs.
3. Beat Eggs & Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla with a handheld mixer for 3 full minutes until light and fluffy. This creates the structure and that signature brownie crackle top.
4. Combine Mixtures
With the mixer on low speed, slowly stream the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar. Mix just until fully combined—don’t overmix.
5. Fold in Dry Ingredients
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until no flour streaks remain to preserve the fudgy texture.
6. Add More Chocolate
Fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips. These will stay slightly melted in the finished pie for extra gooey bites.
7. Bake to Gooey Perfection
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is set, puffed, and slightly crackled—but the center still jiggles slightly. Don’t overbake—this dessert sets as it cools.
8. Cool Completely
Let the pie cool completely at room temperature before slicing. This allows the center to settle into the perfect molten texture.
💡 You Must Know
- Best served slightly warm with ice cream or hot fudge
- Keeps at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months
- Always underbake slightly for the gooey interior
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve warm slices topped with:
- Vanilla bean ice cream
- A drizzle of hot fudge or salted caramel
- Crushed nuts or fresh berries
- A dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use room temp eggs for best volume
- Grease your pan well—this pie loves to cling
- Wipe your knife between slices for clean cuts
- Let it cool completely before cutting, no matter how tempting
🍫 Final Thought
This Gooey Brownie Pie might just become your new go-to chocolate dessert. Whether it’s for a birthday, dinner party, or a cozy night in, it promises rich flavor, molten texture, and crowd-pleasing magic with every slice.