For the Crust:
Pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
1
9-inch, unbaked
Cocoa powder (optional)
1 tbsp
For a chocolate crust boost
For the Brownie Filling:
Butter, melted
½ cup (1 stick)
Granulated sugar
1 cup
Large eggs
2
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
⅓ cup
All-purpose flour
¼ cup
Optional upgrade: Add ½ cup chocolate chips for extra melty pockets.
For Serving (The Essential Trio):
Vanilla ice cream
Melts into every bite
Whipped cream
Light, fluffy contrast
Chocolate syrup
Because more chocolate is never wrong
Step-by-Step: How to Make Gooey Brownie Pie
Step 1: Prep the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish
Optional: Sprinkle 1 tbsp cocoa powder over the bottom for a deeper chocolate base
Step 2: Make the Brownie Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
Melted butter
Sugar
Add:
Eggs (one at a time)
Vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth and glossy
Gently fold in:
Cocoa powder
Flour
Chocolate chips (if using)
Mix until just combined — don’t overmix
Pro Tip: Use a rubber spatula — it scrapes every last bit of batter.
Step 3: Bake to Gooey Perfection
Pour batter into the crust
Bake 25–30 minutes
Edges should be set and cracked
Center should still jiggle slightly (it sets as it cools)
Don’t overbake!
This isn’t a cake.
You want fudgy, not dry.
Step 4: Cool & Serve Warm
Let cool 10 minutes — this sets the center just enough to slice
Slice with a sharp knife (wipe between cuts for clean edges)
Serve warm with:
A scoop of vanilla ice cream
A dollop of whipped cream
A drizzle of chocolate syrup
Bonus: A pinch of flaky sea salt on top — elevates the chocolate like magic.
Pro Tips for the Best Pie Every Time
Use room-temperature eggs
Helps batter emulsify smoothly
Don’t skip the 10-minute rest
Prevents a soupy slice
Underbake by 2 minutes
For extra gooeyness
Reheat leftovers
10 seconds in the microwave — brings back the melt
Make ahead
Bake, cool, refrigerate — reheat before serving
Also, this pie freezes beautifully — wrap slices individually and thaw in the fridge.
Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Dessert Isn’t Layered — It’s Lava-Filled
We think of pies as fruity.
We think of brownies as square.
We think of chocolate as a side note.
But what if it was the star?
Gooey Brownie Pie proves that the best desserts aren’t complicated.
They’re warm.
They’re simple.
They’re meant to be shared — with a spoon, a smile, and maybe a nap afterward.
So next time you want to make something unforgettable…
Don’t reach for the cake pan.
Reach for the pie dish.
Because sometimes, the difference between “yum” and “I need that recipe”…
Isn’t in the chocolate.
It’s in the ooze.
And once you take that first warm, fudgy bite?
You’ll understand why this is pure indulgence.
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