Description
A decadent dessert that layers a crisp chocolate cookie crust, rich fudgy brownie, luscious caramel sauce, and smooth chocolate ganache — all finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g. Oreo cookies, filling removed)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Fudgy Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Homemade Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature, cut into pieces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Melt butter, stir in sugar until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour into crust.
- Make Caramel: In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until amber-colored. Lower heat and stir in butter (it will bubble). Add heavy cream gradually, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Cool slightly, then drizzle over brownie batter (do not stir).
- Bake the Pie: Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until brownie layer is set. Cool 30–45 minutes.
- Ganache: Heat cream to simmering, pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Pour over cooled pie and spread evenly.
- Finish: Drizzle more caramel over ganache and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Chill 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Use a hot, clean knife for clean slices.
- Chill for neater cuts or serve warm for a gooey texture.
- Espresso powder can deepen the chocolate flavor in the brownie layer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
