Brownie-Pie (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 6 Tbsp butter.
02 - 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided.
03 - 3 eggs.
04 - 1 cup sugar.
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
06 - 1/2 cup flour.
07 - 1/4 tsp baking powder.
08 - 1/4 tsp salt.
09 - 1 ready pie crust.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie plate or a 9-inch springform pan.
02 - In a heat-safe bowl, melt together the butter and 2 cups of chocolate chips until smooth, using a double boiler or microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals. Allow it to cool.
03 - In an electric mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Mix in the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined.
05 - Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pie crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is puffed, and the top may crack.
07 - Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Top with hot fudge before serving.