Pecan Brownie Pie
Makes:
8 Servings
Ingredients
Brownie Pie:
10 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
2/3 cup macaron flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
*Macaron Flour is made from failed Macarons. Add Macarons into food processor, and grind.
Pecan Pie Topping:
•1 c. white sugar
•3 tbsp. brown sugar
•1/2 tsp. salt
•1 c. corn syrup
•3/4 tsp. vanilla
•1/3 c. melted butter
•3 whole eggs, beaten
•1 c. Chopped Pecans
Preparation
Brownie Directions:
-Pre-heat oven to 350° F
-prepare your 9x9 or 8x8 baking pan, spray with baking oil or line with parchment paper
*I used a round springform pan.
-place butter and the 1 Cup of Chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Melt Butter and Chocolate Chips over a double boiler or in the microwave in 15 seconds intervals, mixing during intervals. When completely melted and smooth, set aside.
-in a separate Bowl, mix together eggs and sugar, until smooth.
-next mix in the melted butter and Chocolate Chips, until well combined.
-add in the rest of the ingredients, Macaron Flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt and 1/2 chocolate chips. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
-Pour into prepared baking pan, tap on the counter lightly to insure all air pockets are gone.
-bake at 350°F for about 25-30 min
*Until toothpick inserted comes out clean, or food thermometer reads 180-200.
-take out of Oven and let cool completely before adding the Pecan topping.
Pecan Topping instructions:
-in a skillet melt 1/2 tbsp of butter & add the Pecans to toast them
-keep stirring pecans as they will burn quick.
-toast slightly and remove from skillet
-in a saucepan add all the rest of the ingredients.
-bring to a boil over medium heat
-stir occasionally to prevent burning
-stir in the Toasted Pecans
-lower heat and cook for 20 min
-keep stirring
-take off heat
-as it cools it will have a thick consistency.
-once cooled down, pour over Brownie.
Enjoy!!