Description
This Caramel Brownie Pie combines rich, fudgy brownie batter with a luscious caramel swirl inside a flaky pie crust, creating a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. The gooey chocolate pairs beautifully with sweet caramel and a hint of sea salt, making each bite irresistibly delicious and uniquely delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Caramel
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
Garnish (Optional)
- Flaked sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges if desired to create a decorative border.
- Melt butter and combine sugar: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the granulated sugar until well incorporated, which helps dissolve the sugar for a smoother batter.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the crust.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for pockets of melty chocolate.
- Layer batter and caramel: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pie crust. Drizzle half a cup of caramel sauce evenly over this layer. Then gently spoon and spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer, creating a delicious swirl inside.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Best served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast and creaminess.
- For a richer flavor, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
- To add an extra layer of flavor, swirl peanut butter with the caramel layer before topping with the remaining brownie batter.
- If using a store-bought pie crust, prick the bottom slightly with a fork to avoid bubbling.
- Ensure not to overbake to maintain a gooey texture inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
