Description
This Decadent Caramel Brownie Pie combines rich, fudgy brownie layers with luscious caramel swirls baked inside a buttery pie crust. Perfectly gooey, chocolatey, and sweet, it’s an impressive yet easy dessert that serves 8 and is ideal for sharing at gatherings or treating yourself to a decadent homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar or regular sugar
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, oat, or almond)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Other Ingredients
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade, dairy-free if needed)
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking of the pie.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, melted coconut oil or vegan butter, coconut sugar or regular sugar, milk of choice, pure vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and glossy, creating a rich brownie batter base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour and baking soda just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the texture tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter to distribute chocolatey pockets throughout the pie.
- Assemble First Layer: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie crust, smoothing it out gently.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the first layer of brownie batter for a sweet, gooey contrast.
- Add Second Layer and Swirl: Spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer and gently swirl with a knife to create a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating fudgy doneness.
- Cool: Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour or chill it to achieve cleaner slices and set the layers firmly.
- Serve: Serve the pie as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and an extra drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use vegan butter and dairy-free caramel sauce to make this recipe completely vegan.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with oat or almond flour.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
- Chilling the pie before slicing helps achieve cleaner, neater slices.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
