Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of a rich brownie crust filled with a luscious Nutella pie mixture, topped with a hint of hazelnuts. This Brownie Bottom Nutella Pie is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Crust:
- 1 family size brownie mix, or two standard sizes (regular or gluten free)
- 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips, melted
Nutella Pie Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups (350g) Nutella
- 1 cup (240g) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, optional
Instructions
- Brownie Crust – Bake the brownies according to the instructions on the box.
- Nutella Pie Filling – Using a hand or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream on high speed until you reach stiff peaks, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
While the brownies are still warm, press them into a 9″ springform pan. Cover the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides. Omit the brownie crusts where you can and they can be saved as a snack or crumbled on top of the pie later.
When the crust has cooled to room temperature, spread a very thin layer of the melted chocolate on the bottom and up the sides of the crust. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set.
In a separate bowl, mix together the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, espresso powder, and salt. Then mix in the Nutella.
Scoop half of the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture and fold gently (using a rubber spatula) until it’s almost fully combined. Then fold in the other half of the whipped cream until your mixture is completely smooth and no streaks remain.
Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth out the top. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours to set.
Once set, top with chopped hazelnuts and/or leftover brownie crumbs. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the pie by adding additional toppings like fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- For a quicker version, you can use a pre-made brownie crust instead of baking your own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Brownie Bottom Nutella Pie, Nutella Pie Recipe, Brownie Crust Pie
