Brownie Pie

Gooey brownies in a flaky chocolate pie crust. I dare you to take one bite & tell me brownie pie isn't the best thing you've tasted all year.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, minus 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 3 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 2 oz semi sweet chocolate
• 10 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar ,and...: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar ,and salt. Cut in the shortening using a pastry knife, or rub the shortening into the flour with your fingertips until you have a mixture that resembles coarse cornmeal.
2. 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar,...: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, egg and water.
3. 3Add the liquid to the flour mixture and...: Add the liquid to the flour mixture and toss with a rubber spatula or with your hands just until the dough comes together in a ball. Add more ice water if your dough is not coming together. You want it to hold together in a ball without being sticky.
4. 4Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in...: Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. You can also freeze the dough at this point. Just thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
5. 5Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface...: Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 13-inch circle. Run a large spatula or dough scraper under the dough as you roll to ensure your crust is not sticking to your rolling surface. Add additional flour as necessary.
6. 6To place the dough in your pie plate,...: To place the dough in your pie plate, fold the dough in half (I use a large metal spatula for this task) and then fold it over again, making a triangle.
7. 7Place the dough in the pan with the...: Place the dough in the pan with the tip of the triangle in the center of the pan. Unfold and gently press into the pan, making sure the crust is snug in the corners of the pan.
8. 8Trim the excess dough from the edges with...: Trim the excess dough from the edges with kitchen sheers, leaving enough to create a nice high edge to your pie, about an inch of overhang.
9. 9Fold the overhang under itself so you have...: Fold the overhang under itself so you have a cylinder that rests on the edge of the pie plate.
10. 10With one hand on the inside of the...: With one hand on the inside of the edge, and one hand on the outside, use the index finger of your inside hand to push the dough between the thumb and index finger of your outside hand to form a U or V shape. Continue this crimping motion around the entire edge.
11. 11Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the...: Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or place in the freezer for 30 min.
12. 12Add the unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolates, butter and...: Add the unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolates, butter and vegetable oil to a medium saucepan. Heat over low, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
13. 13Add both sugars to the chocolate and butter...: Add both sugars to the chocolate and butter mixture and cook over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly, just to melt the sugars a bit. Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
14. 14Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
15. 15Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Add...: Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Add the vanilla and whisk to combine.
16. 16Add the flour, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon...: Add the flour, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon to another bowl and whisk to combine.
17. 17Using a wire whisk, stir the eggs into...: Using a wire whisk, stir the eggs into the chocolate mixture until completely incorporated. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
18. 18Pour the brown pie filling into the prepared...: Pour the brown pie filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top of the pie is cracking slightly and the filling look set, but still a bit jiggly in the middle.
19. 19Allow the pie to cool to room temperature...: Allow the pie to cool to room temperature on a wire rack.