Chocolate Cream Pie Brownies

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What TV shows have you guys been getting into lately?

I’ve been liking This Is Us as a substitute for Parenthood, but what I’m really counting down the days on is the premiere of Homeland and The Americans. Anyone watch those shows? I’m obsessed!! And I might also watch a weekly episode of a few Real Housewives shows… but lets keep that between us.

I am a big fan of TV, I can easily get addicted to shows and spend way too much time watching. Working from home with Netflix just a room away is dangerous. It’s gotten to the point where I’d rather binge watch a season of a TV show then go to the movies which I guess just really highlights the millennial in me, ha!

One of my favorite guilty pleasures is sitting down on the couch with a recorded show ready to go and a homemade dessert in hand. That is the perfect end to my day. These Chocolate Cream Pie Brownies are incredibly rich, chocolaty, and indulgent and are perfect for evening TV watching, though they are easier to eat with a fork! If you love chocolate, you’re going to adore these brownies.

I actually cut them into little bite sized pieces and served them at Thanksgiving (along with 3 pies). I know some people just want a little bite of something sweet after such a rich meal, but these ended up being the surprise hit of the holiday.

How to make

Chocolate Cream Pie Brownies

Yield: 18 brownies

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Inactive Time 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Chocolate Cream Pie Brownies have a rich fudgy brownie bottom, a layer of luscious chocolate cream pie filling, and are topped with homemade whipped cream.

Ingredients

For the brownies:

• 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
• 2 cups (200 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour

For the filling:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 ounces (142 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream, divided
• 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk

For the topping:

• 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (31 grams) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Make the brownies:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 13 by 9-inch pan with foil, leaving an overhang.
2. In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until well combined. Let cool if the butter is still hot. Stir in the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time, stirring very well after each addition. Stir until the batter is very well blended. Add the flour and stir again until very well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature then place in the fridge to chill.

Make the filling:

1. In a large bowl, place the butter, chocolate, and vanilla.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the cream, breaking up lumps with vigorous whisking. Whisk in the egg yolks.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and gradually whisk in the remaining cream and the milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. Boil for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and pour the hot milk mixture over the butter mixture. Whisk until the butter and chocolate are melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer and over the chilled brownies. Press plastic wrap against the surface of the filling and return to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.

Make the topping:

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until the cream forms soft peaks. Gently spread the whipped cream over the brownies. Cut into squares and serve.

Course : Dessert

Cuisine : American

Recipe by Tessa Arias

Author: Tessa Arias

I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)