May 12, 2010

Fudgy Brownie Pie

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52 ratings

Prep time: 12 minutes
baking time 25 to 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Although this pie was very dense and rich, we always asked for seconds!

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
Whipped cream, optional
Finely chopped pecans, optional

Directions

1

Combine butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over low heat. Melt over simmering water, stirring frequently, until blended. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
2

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3

Whisk eggs in a small bowl until blended. Add the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract and pecans in order listed to chocolate mixture, mixing well after each addition. Spoon into unbaked pie shell.
4

Bake until set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
5

Cut pie into 8 equal portions. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and finely chopped pecans, if desired.
6

VARIATION Vary your serving style by spreading the top of the pie with whipped cream, sprinkling with chopped pecans and drizzling with caramel ice cream topping.

Grandma's Secret Trick

Grandma discovered a secret about this pie: It can be baked without a pie shell. So if you don't have a pie shell on hand, just pour the filling into a greased glass or ceramic pie dish and bake it as the recipe directs. Scoop it out hot or, if you prefer slices, wait until it cools.