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Dessert for 4

Chocolate Cream Brownie Pie

$18.97for 450 minServes 4

Brownie-filled pie crusts bake until set, then receive a cooked chocolate cream, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Chocolate Cream Brownie Pie

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Pie crust, 2$3.49 each typical2$6.98Typical price
Cake, 1 oz$0.18/oz typical1 oz$0.18Typical price
Whipped, 16 oz$0.20/oz typical16 oz$3.20Typical price
Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 9 oz$0.45/oz typical9 oz$4.05Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Eggs, 3$0.30 each typical3$0.90Typical price
Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical8.25 oz$1.83Typical price
Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical17 oz$0.68Typical price
Total for the servings shown$18.97

Swaps

  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

  • 50 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$$typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyDesserts

Typical price

$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.

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

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and place the two pie crusts on a baking sheet.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix as directed on its package and divide it between the crusts.
  3. Bake the crusts for 20 to 22 minutes, until the brownie centers are set, then cool for 8 minutes.
  4. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, salt, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until thick.
  5. Stir in the chocolate, butter, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth, then cool the chocolate cream for 8 minutes.
  6. Spread the chocolate cream over the pies, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and chill for 6 minutes.

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