Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Lauren's Chocolate Drizzle Pie

As I was planning our Easter dinner I knew I wanted something fun and fabulous for our dessert. When I came across this recipe in Paula Deen's "The Lady & Sons Just Desserts" there was no question what we would be savoring after our egg hunt. Plus, I loved the title of the pie...our youngest's name is Lauren-it made her feel pretty special.

This pie was phenomenal! It combined two of my absolute favorites; warm, ooey-gooey brownies and cheesecake in pie form! How could this not have been a winner! The pie was a cinch to put together and smelled heavenly as it baked. I served home-made french vanilla ice-cream a'la mode and the only sounds heard in our kitchen during dessert were Mmmmm!

From the heart of my kitchen to yours may your experience be fun and the food always flavorful. Enjoy!

Lauren's Chocolate Drizzle Pie

1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 15.5 ounce Pillsbury Thick 'n Fudgy Deluxe Brownie Mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans (I omitted)
1/4 cup Smucker's Dove milk chocolate ice cream topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Follow manufacturer's instruction for setting pie crust in pan. I recommend a deep dish.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1 egg in a bowl. Beat with a handheld electric mixer until smooth and set aside. In a large bowl, mix brownie mix, 1 egg, oil and water. Beat 50 strokes. Spread half of brownie mixture into raw pie shell. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cream cheese layer; top with remaining brownie mixture and sprinkle nuts on top. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until center puffs and crust is brown. Warm sauce slightly in microwave. Serve warm or at room temperature over pie.

**Top with ice cream

Source: The Lady & Son's Just Desserts

18 comments:

Delectable Dining said...

I seriously can't wait to make this! It looks so unbelievably good! Glad it was a hit on Easter!

Rachel said...

Oh my goodness, this looks good! I'm not normally a big "sweets" person, but anything resembling cheesecake is a weakness of mine!

Anonymous said...

This looks delicious!

Kathy said...

OMGoodness, this looks sooo good!!!! bookmarking now...

Donna-FFW said...

OH YES! I am printing this baby off right now. It looks that good and sounds fantastic!!

Shelby said...

Oh my, this is so sinful looking....Wish I had been at your Easter table to enjoy!

Heidi said...

WOW! This looks so good! I think I just gained 20 pounds looking at it. I think I will make this for Mothers Day. Great blog :)

Pam said...

My chocolate loving family would be so happy if I made this for them. It looks outstanding!

Ingrid_3Bs said...

I'm not crazy about chocolate but oh my goodness does that look heavenly especially with homemade vanilla ice cream. I'm "Mmmmmm-ing" over here! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
~ingrid

Elyse said...

Oh Christy, this pie looks fabulous. I'm so excited to make it!! And I'm so glad your Lauren felt a part of this recipe :) My mom actually just sent me Paula's "Just Desserts" baking book, and you've made me super-psyched to start baking from it.

Colleen said...

Oh WOW, I need to make this very soon!

Mary Bergfeld said...

Chrisy, this looks wonderfully decadent. I'll bet it was good.

gluten free pammy said...

now I know this has to be low cal if its from paula deen, lol, looks fantastic

Rachel said...

I left an award for you on my blog :)

Danielle said...

Wow that looks so good!

Julie said...

That looks sooo good! maybe a little naughty too :)

Colleen said...

Me again! I just made this and posted it - it was fabulous!

Lauren Edmonds said...

I love this recipe too. But, I love my desserts in bite size. I made this recipe with a mini muffin pan. The one recipe makes about 45 little pies. And you only have to bake for 20 minutes.