This gooey brownie pie is everything a chocolate lover wants. It has crisp, crackly edges, a soft and fudgy center, and layers of melted chocolate in every bite. Baked like a pie but eaten like the richest brownie you’ve ever had, this dessert is simple to make and impossible to resist. Serve it warm or chilled, plain or topped with hot fudge, and watch it disappear fast.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
You’ll love this brownie pie because it delivers bakery-style indulgence with minimal effort. The batter comes together in one bowl, uses basic pantry ingredients, and bakes into a dessert that feels special without being complicated. The texture is the real star here. The center stays gooey and rich, while the edges bake up slightly crisp. It’s perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or anytime you want a chocolate dessert that feels over-the-top but still approachable.
Gooey Brownie Pie
Brownie pie sits right at the intersection of two classic desserts. It has the dense, fudgy richness of a brownie with the sliceable drama of a pie.
This version leans fully into that indulgence. It’s deeply chocolatey, gooey in the center, and packed with melted chocolate chips throughout.
Melting the butter with chocolate chips creates a smooth, glossy base that sets the tone for the entire dessert.
Letting the chocolate cool slightly before mixing keeps the eggs from scrambling and ensures a silky batter.
Whipping the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy is a key step. It adds structure and gives the brownie pie a delicate lift without turning it cakey.
Vanilla enhances the chocolate flavor and adds warmth, rounding out the richness.
A small amount of flour keeps the pie tender but dense, exactly what you want in a gooey brownie-style dessert.
Baking powder is used sparingly. Just enough to help the center puff slightly without losing that fudgy texture.
Folding in extra chocolate chips at the end guarantees pockets of melted chocolate in every slice.
As it bakes, the top may crack slightly. That’s a good sign. Those cracks signal a rich, brownie-like interior.
This pie is intentionally underbaked in the center. It will continue to set as it cools, locking in that gooey texture.
Cooling completely before slicing gives you cleaner cuts, but serving it warm makes it extra indulgent.
A drizzle of hot fudge takes it over the top, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream.
This is the kind of dessert that feels nostalgic and luxurious at the same time.
If you’re craving something deeply chocolatey without a lot of fuss, gooey brownie pie is always the right answer.
Servings & Time
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Servings: 8 to 10 slices
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
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Total Time: About 1 hour
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie plate or a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
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In a heat-safe bowl, melt the butter with 2 cups of the chocolate chips until smooth. Use a double boiler or microwave at 50 percent power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Let cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
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Slowly mix in the cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
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Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is puffed but still soft.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.
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Serve plain or topped with warm hot fudge.
Tips
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Extra Gooey: Bake closer to 35 minutes for a softer center.
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Chocolate Choice: Use high-quality semisweet chocolate chips for best flavor.
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Serving Idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Make Ahead: This pie tastes even richer the next day.
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Storage: Cover and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Gooey Brownie Pie
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie plate or a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a heat-safe bowl, melt the butter with 2 cups of the chocolate chips until smooth. Use a double boiler or microwave at 50 percent power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in the cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is puffed but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.
- Serve plain or topped with warm hot fudge.
Notes
- Extra Gooey: Bake closer to 35 minutes for a softer center.
- Chocolate Choice: Use high-quality semisweet chocolate chips for best flavor.
- Serving Idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Make Ahead: This pie tastes even richer the next day.
- Storage: Cover and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
