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Tar Heel Pie

A classic southern recipe for a rich chocolate brownie pie.
Servings 1 Pie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Pie Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Sauce Pan
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 Pie Crust See blog post on how to make one at home!
  • 1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Stick Butter Melted
  • Cup Brown Sugar
  • Cup White Sugar
  • 2 Eggs Room temp.
  • ½ Cup Flour
  • ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tsp Espresso Powder
  • Cups Chopped Pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉. Lightly beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In the sauce pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat, stirring to avoid letting it burn. Once melted, turn off the heat and add in the chocolate chips to melt them, mixing until smooth. Mix in the sugar to dissolve, then add in the rest of the ingredients, including the eggs.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pie crust and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool fully before serving, and top with your choice of creamy add-ons!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownies, Chocolate, Pecans, Pie