Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Pie

By srumbel

Author: Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)
No need to buy a box of brownie mix when you need an effortless and simple dessert recipe! Brownies meet pie with this fudgy peanut butter brownie pie with peanut butter cups and can be served straight from the pan.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups, frozen for at least 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Have a 9-inch pie plate ready.
In a large saucepan, melt the chocolate, peanut butter, and butter. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder if using. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in the flour and salt then add the peanut butter cups.
Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean (few crumbs are ok but there should be no batter). Cool completely.
Add the chocolate chips to a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate chips and wait 1 minute before stirring together until smooth. Serve warm with pie.
Serves: 8-10