Gooey Brownie Pie (Print Version)

Indulge in this chocolate masterpiece with a crackly top and gooey center, enhanced with three cups of chocolate chips.

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter
02 - 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (2 cups for batter, 1 cup for folding)
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Serving

09 - Hot fudge sauce

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate or springform pan with non-stick spray.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and 2 cups of chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla together with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
04 - With the mixer on low, slowly stream in the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined. Then fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate or springform pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is puffed up and the top is crackly. The center will still be quite jiggly.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
08 - Once cooled, slice and serve with hot fudge sauce drizzled over the top.

# Notes:

01 - The brownie pie should have a gooey, fudgy center when properly baked. It will continue to set as it cools.
02 - For clean slices, run a knife under hot water before cutting.