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Brownie Pie is a rich, chocolaty dessert that’s almost too good to be true! A homemade fudge brownie recipe baked straight into a pie crust gives you two desserts in one. A layer of toasted pecans is mixed in to add a bit of crunch, while the brownies stay soft and moist. Top a slice with ice cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup, and you’ve got the best brownie dessert ever!
What’s in this Brownie Pie Recipe?
Are you ready for this amazing brownie dessert? Fudge brownies baked into a pie crust… just let that sink in. Because one great dessert isn’t enough, we mashed together two favorites to make something amazing. You’re gonna love this fudge brownie pie!
- Pie Crust: We’re using a store-bought refrigerated pie crust to make things easier, but you can make your own if you prefer.
- Chocolate Chips: I like semisweet for the best balance of flavor, but milk or dark also work.
- Unsalted Butter: Makes the pie rich, moist, and tender.
- Vegetable Oil: Adds extra moisture to the pie.
- Cocoa Powder: You can use any cocoa powder you prefer, as long as it is unsweetened. Use natural cocoa powder for a more natural taste, and use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a smoother taste.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Adds a rich and molasses-y sweetness to the brownies.
- Eggs: Add richness and structure to the pie.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness of the pie.
- Kosher Salt: Enhances the rich chocolate flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Gives the pie structure.
- Honey Roasted Pecans: Add a bit of a nutty crunch to the pie. You can leave them out if you have an allergy.
Pro Tip: Be sure the pecans are toasted so they don’t get soggy, or do as I do and buy toasted/roasted pecans or Honey Roasted Pecans.
Variations on Brownie Pie
There are so many ways to make this chocolate brownie pie your own. You can swap the pecans for walnuts or peanuts or swirl some peanut butter into the mix for a different nutty flavor. Add some mint or peppermint extract to the batter and fold in Andes peppermint chips for a minty pie. Or fold in some caramel sauce for a turtle-inspired pie.
For a s’mores-inspired pie, use a graham cracker crust and toast some marshmallows or fluff on top after baking. Or spread a layer of edible cookie dough on top of the pie before baking to create a brookie pie. The possibilities are endless!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover brownie pie tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To reheat the pie, place it in a 300°F oven, 10-15 minutes, or until warm throughout.
How to Freeze
Freeze brownie pie whole or cut into individual slices tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Brownies aren’t quite complete without some ice cream on the side. I just love the way cold ice cream melts on top of warm brownies. Everything mixes together so perfectly; hot and cold, chocolate and vanilla. So of course we need that same combo with this brownie pie. Grab a slice while it’s warm, top it off with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle on some more chocolate sauce, and enjoy!
5-Star Review
“I have looked all over the internet for a good recipe for fudge pie. Yours is the best by far. Your video was great, and the recipe easy to follow. You have made my day!” – Renae Sims
Fudge Brownie Pie
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Pie Pan
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust 213 grams, blind-baked per package directions
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, divided (Ghirardelli recommended)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams (½ stick)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil 50 grams
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 11 grams
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar 160 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 12 grams
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 5 grams
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour 30 grams
- 1¼ cups chopped honey roasted pecans 143 grams, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Set the blind-baked pie crust aside to cool.1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust
- Melt ⅔ cup of the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 50% power, stirring often, for about 90 seconds, or until the chocolate is almost melted.1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the oil and cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt together until creamy and smooth.¾ cup dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until incorporated.
- Add the flour and the remaining ⅓ cup of chocolate chips. Stir just until no dry flour remains.¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Spread the pecans over the bottom of the pie crust and pour the batter evenly over the pecans. Use a rubber spatula to spread out the batter, if necessary.1¼ cups chopped honey roasted pecans
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a thin coating of batter attached.
- Transfer pie to a cooling rack and cool 1-2 hours, until just warm.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Becky’s Tips
- To reheat the pie, place it in a 300°F oven, 10-15 minutes, or until warm throughout.
- Be sure the pecans are toasted so they don’t get soggy, or do as I do and buy toasted/roasted pecans or Honey Roasted Pecans.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
The best brownie recipe I’ve ever tried! I have done so many brownie recipe but this is my absolute favourite, plus it is very easy to do! It came out fudgy and crackly at the too, and it wasn’t too sweet nor bland, it was just the right amount of sweetness! Thank you so much for this recipe, I have it bookmarked for next time!
That looks absolutely delectable!!
Just for clarification: Do you use 1 cup and 6 ounces of chocolate chips? In the description you melt 2/3 cup and then add the other 1/3 later. What happens to the other 6 ounces? Or am I reading it wrong? Thx for your help!
C
Looks beautiful!
I have looked all over the internet for a good recipe for fudge pie. Yours is the best by far. Your video was great, and the recipe easy to follow. You have made my day! My Check dinner will be complete. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you as well!! I’m so happy to hear you loved the recipe!!
Hi Becky! This looks SO delicious, can’t wait to try it out on Thanksgiving this year. I am wondering–are there any parts of this recipe (aside from the pie shell) that I can prepare ahead of time? For example, would it make sense to prep the batter the night before and store it in the fridge? Or would that make a big difference in the outcome?
Thanks so much in advance!
Sounds so delicous. IF I am really in a bind, can I use a boxed Fudge Brownie mix? I just wonder if enough or the correct size for the pie crust! Thanks.
I haven’t done it that way, but I do know it would absolutely work with that batter. You could always just bake up any excess separately :)
Gotta love a good pie recipe. Pies from scratch are a true testimony of love.
Agree!
Made this for dessert tonight. Delicious and very easy. But I had to bake mine for at least twice as long. Maybe because I used a deep-dish pie shell? Not sure if the size either. Maybe it was only 8”? And even after all that time, not fully baked in the center, but I figured it had enough heat to kill the salmonella {lets’s hope}.
It could have been the depth of the pie dish for sure. I’m glad you loved it!