This Brownie Pie is a deliciously decadent dessert that is sure to impress. Served slightly warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, it’s the perfect end to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. cocoa
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. margarine at room temperature
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
- ice cream or whipped cream
Baking Instructions
- Place flour, cocoa and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir to mix well.
- Add eggs, margarine, salt and vanilla.
- Beat with a whisk for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in nuts.
- Pour into a greased 8-inch pie pan and bake in preheated 325° oven until done, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Pie will puff up and then settle down.
- Serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Makes 8 servings.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time:1 hour
Difficulty level: Intermediate
The Unexpected Piecipe
Hey there, fellow food lovers! Today, I’m going to share my experience of pulling off the seemingly impossible task of whipping up a Brownie Pie. Yeah, you heard it right, a Brownie freaking Pie! Now, before you assume it’s rocket science, let me assure you, it’s as simple as binge-watching the entire Friends series.
The Gathering of the Clan
So, there I was, armed with the list of ingredients. The usual suspects were all there: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (the Jack of all trades in baking); 1/4 c. cocoa (the brooding, dark stranger); 1 c. sugar (the sweet talker); 2 eggs (the glue that binds all); 1/2 c. margarine at room temperature (the smooth operator); 1/8 tsp. salt (the unexpected twist); 1 tsp. vanilla (the aromatic charmer), and 1/2 c. chopped nuts (the crunch in the munch). Oh, and can’t forget the ice cream or whipped cream, the proverbial icing on the cake… or I should say pie.
The Stirring Shenanigans
So, the first step was to gather the flour, cocoa, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Easy peasy, right? Well, not until a sneeze sent a cocoa-cloud floating across the kitchen. Note to self: never underestimate the power of a sneeze!
After a minor cleanup and a good laugh, I proceeded to do some serious stirring. As I stirred, I realized this is what unifying the world must feel like, only sweeter, and with less political drama.
The Whisk-y Business
Next, I added the eggs, margarine, salt, and vanilla. The whisking began and I felt like a DJ, spinning the whisk around, creating a delicious mix. Four minutes of whisking and I had a fluffy, chocolatey concoction that was already making my mouth water.
Introducing the Crunch Bunch
Stirring in the nuts was the next act in this culinary drama. The satisfying crunch of nuts was like the bass line in a groovy tune. Into the mix they went, adding texture to the silky smooth batter. Pro tip: Don’t go nut overboard, or you’ll end up with a nutty pie with a hint of brownie.
The Heat is On
Pouring the batter into a greased 8-inch pie pan, I realized I was in the final stages of my brownie pie journey. Into the preheated 325° oven it went. For about 30 to 40 minutes, I paced around the kitchen, the smell of baking brownie pie teasing my senses.
When the pie puffed up, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment, only to watch it settle down again. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions!
A Creamy Conclusion
Finally, the pie was done. The moment of truth. I served it slightly warm with a dollop of ice cream. The first bite was heavenly. The balance of the cocoa, sugar, and the little surprise crunches of nuts was pure bliss. The ice cream added a cold contrast to the warm pie making every bite a sweet symphony.
So, there you have it, folks! My tryst with the Brownie Pie. It wasn’t just about baking a pie, but also about the laughs, the mess-ups, and the mini heart attacks of watching the pie puff up and sink. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed baking and writing about it. Until next time, keep cooking, keep laughing!
