Dessert for 4
Chocolate Cream Brownie Pie
Brownie-filled pie crusts bake until set, then receive a cooked chocolate cream, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Typical price
$18.97for 4 servings
$4.74 per serving$18.97 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 2 | $6.98Typical price |
| Cake, pancake and baking mixes$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 16 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 9 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 deep dish pie crusts
- 1 18-20 ounce brownie mix
- 2 cups whipped cream
- chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and place the two pie crusts on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed on its package and divide it between the crusts.
- Bake the crusts for 20 to 22 minutes, until the brownie centers are set, then cool for 8 minutes.
- Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, salt, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until thick.
- Stir in the chocolate, butter, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth, then cool the chocolate cream for 8 minutes.
- Spread the chocolate cream over the pies, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and chill for 6 minutes.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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