Chocolate Brownie Pie
- 1 (18 ounce) package brownie mix, plus the ingredients listed in the instructions
- 2 (12 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 cup strong coffee
- 4 eggs, separated
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups whipping cream, divided
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Grease a 9-inch square baking pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and then grease the parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared pans.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until the brownies are done but not crispy.
- Remove from the oven and cool about 15 minutes.
- Invert the square pan of brownies onto a cutting surface.
- Slice a 1-inch strip from one end, then cut the remaining brownies into 3 long strips (theyll each be about 2 1/2 inches wide).
- Press the 3 wide brownie strips along the inside edge of the springform pan to form a ring.
- Use a piece of the 1-inch wide strip to fill in the gap.
- Using kitchen shears, trim the top edge of brownies flush with the top of the pan.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt the chocolate chips and coffee on 50 percent power for 1 minute.
- Stir, then repeat in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Beat the yolks and stir in the chocolate mixture.
- With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with 3 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into the chocolate mixture.
- In the same bowl as used for the eggs, beat 1 1/4 cups whipping cream until it holds its shape.
- Fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon the chocolate mousse filling into the brownie shell and smooth the top.
- Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form.
- Remove the sides from the springform pan.
- serve with whipped cream topping.
brownie mix, semisweet chocolate chips, coffee, eggs, sugar, whipping cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-brownie-pie-359327 (may not work)