A decadent dessert with layers of buttery graham cracker crust, fudgy brownie, and a luscious caramel center. Pure indulgence in every bite!
🥘 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
Dietary Badges:
- Crowd-Pleasing Dessert
- Family-Friendly
- Chocolate Lover’s Dream
✅ Ingredients (Quick View)
For the Crust
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter (melted)
For the Brownie Filling
- Unsalted butter
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- Salt
- Baking powder
For the Caramel Layer
- Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt (optional)
📖 Instructions (Quick View)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Mix crust ingredients, press into dish, and bake 8–10 minutes. Cool.
- Melt butter & chocolate. Whisk sugars, eggs, vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate.
- Sift in flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Pour half batter into crust. Drizzle caramel. Sprinkle sea salt (optional).
- Add remaining batter on top. Bake 25–30 minutes.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve with ice cream or extra caramel.
🔑 Notes
- Don’t overbake — the pie should stay fudgy in the center.
- Homemade caramel makes this extra special, but store-bought works fine.
- Sea salt on caramel adds a gourmet touch — don’t skip if you love sweet-salty desserts.
🌟 Introduction
Meet your new favorite dessert: Rich and Gooey Caramel Brownie Pie. This recipe combines three all-time favorites — buttery graham cracker crust, fudgy brownies, and gooey caramel — into one indulgent masterpiece.
It’s elegant enough for dinner parties, yet simple enough for a weekend treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, and watch it disappear slice by slice.
🥄 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
1. Prepare the crust
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Bake 8–10 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
2. Make the brownie batter
Melt butter and chocolate chips until smooth. In a bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate.
3. Add dry ingredients
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir just until no dry streaks remain.
4. Layer the caramel
Spread half the batter into the crust. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly, then sprinkle sea salt if desired. Top with remaining brownie batter.
5. Bake the pie
Bake 25–30 minutes, until the brownie top looks set but center is still fudgy.
6. Cool & serve
Let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with more caramel.
🥬 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Crust: Swap graham crackers for crushed Oreos or digestive biscuits.
- Chocolate: Semi-sweet chips work best, but dark chocolate adds richer flavor.
- Caramel Sauce: Salted caramel elevates the flavor, but plain works too.
- Flour: For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF baking blend.
🍽 Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Nutty Caramel Pie: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the caramel layer.
- Mocha Twist: Stir 1 tsp instant coffee granules into brownie batter.
- Extra Indulgent: Top slices with whipped cream + crushed toffee bits.
- Serving Ideas: Best served warm with ice cream or chilled for firmer slices.
❄️ Storage & Make-Ahead
- Room Temp: Keeps 2 days covered.
- Refrigerator: Store up to 5 days, covered tightly.
- Freezer: Freeze whole or sliced for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Bake crust and brownie batter the day before, then assemble and bake with caramel the next day.
⚖️ Nutrition (per slice, est. 8 servings)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 48g
- Fat: 24g
- Rich, indulgent, not for the faint of heart.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use boxed brownie mix?
A: Yes! Use a family-size box (adjust sugar if needed) for quicker prep.
Q: How do I keep caramel from sinking?
A: Use thick caramel and don’t over-swirl. Keeping the caramel layer centered helps.
Q: Can I make this in a tart pan instead of pie dish?
A: Yes — just check baking time, as thinner pans may cook faster.
Q: Can I double the recipe for a larger crowd?
A: Yes — bake in a 9×13 pan for brownie bars instead of pie slices.
💌 Final Notes
This Caramel Brownie Pie is pure decadence — gooey caramel hidden between fudgy brownie layers with a buttery crust to hold it all together. It’s easy, rich, and guaranteed to impress.
