Cosmic Brownie Pie
This Cosmic Brownie Pie features the rich, deep chocolate flavor Cosmic Brownies are known for along with a golden crust. It even has the signature multi-colored sprinkles we all remember!
My husband and I may be adults, but neither of us ever lost our love for Cosmic Brownies. They’re most certainly not a gourmet dessert, but there is just something about those fudgy little brownies and their sprinkles that we can’t quit.
We love them so much, we decided to do a little baking magic and create a Cosmic Brownie pie that brings all of that flavor to any table so everyone can enjoy it!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a few simple baking ingredients that are probably in your kitchen right now.
- It’s a super-easy recipe to make, and it comes together quickly.
- It’s a rich, fudgy chocolate pie that delivers all the flavor of the classic brownie treat.
🛒Ingredients
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You’ll only need a few basic baking ingredients to make this pie. Almost all of them are kitchen staples, but anything you need is easily found at your local grocery store. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
- Unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- Granulated sugar
- Melted butter
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- Candy coated mini chocolate chips for garnish
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- Heavy whipping cream
🔪 How to Make Cosmic Brownie Pie
Making this pie is incredibly simple. You only need to do a little mixing and then baking. That’s it!
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and flute the edges of the crust. Set aside.
Step 2: Combine the Wet Ingredients
Whisk the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
Add the flour and cocoa powder and mix until combined. Then, fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
Step 4: Bake
Scoop the batter into the pie crust and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Step 5: Cool
Cool the pie for at least 30 minutes before adding the ganache.
Step 6: Make the Ganache
Add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream to a microwaveable bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds. Stir well, then continue to microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the ganache is smooth and creamy.
Step 7: Decorate
Pour the ganache over the pie and spread it out evenly. Then, sprinkle it with candy coated chocolate chips.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Espresso – For extra-deep chocolate flavor add a bit of espresso to the batter.
- Crust – You can use a chocolate graham cracker crust or Oreo crust for the pie.
- Crustless – Make one giant Cosmic Brownie by thoroughly greasing the pie plate and omitting the crust.
If you think this looks good, then you’ll love our chocolate Cosmic Brownie cake.
🥄 Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Microwaveable bowl
- 9-inch pie plate
🥫 Storage
This pie will last for up to 3 days at room temperature covered. You can also refrigerate it in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
💭 Tips
- Be sure your pie is cool before adding the ganache.
- Your ganache is ready when it’s smooth and glossy.
- Microwave at the recommended intervals so you don’t burn the ganache.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Cosmic Brownies were introduced in 1999.
Cosmic Brownies get their name from the multi-colored sprinkles on them. The brownies were inspired by the cosmic bowling craze of the late 90s.
Brownie pie is done when the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs on it.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Cosmic Brownie Pie
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Microwaveable Bowl
- 9-inch pie plate
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust unbaked
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- Candy coated mini chocolate chips for garnish optional
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp/flute the crust; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder and mix until combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
- Bake the pie at 350F for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool the brownie pie for at least 30 minutes before adding the ganache.
- To make the chocolate ganache, pour 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and the heavy whipping cream into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir well, then continue to microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring between each heating interval until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over top of the cooled pie and spread out evenly. Sprinkle with candy coated chocolate chips.
