I know I should be making St. Patrick’s Day treats, but I have an even better holiday to be baking for.
It’s pi day y’all! And this year is even more special! It is 3/14/15 (:o!!!!!) The pop math community is freaking OUT! Seeing as how this only happens once every 100 years, I think I can forgo St Patrick’s Day to celebrate pi (and pie).
And since the snow is finally beginning to melt, it is making me think that summer is finally going to come and get us out of this freezing rut that has taken over in Toronto. It’s just crazy awesome luck that the first year I move here is the year that Toronto gets it’s coldest month in recorded history.
(By the way, that was 100% sarcasm)
So to celebrate both the rivers of melted snow that are covering the sidewalks of Toronto and the fact that it is freaking pi day in 3 days, I think this pie is warranted.
This pie is not for the faint of heart. For many people, this may be too rich. But on the plus side, it will stop you from having seconds, so you can enjoy this pie all. week. long. This pie is awesome with a cup of tea and Netflix binges. I tested it that theory out for you on many occasions this week.
ALSO, I am extra excited for this year’s pie day because my brother is coming to visit! I haven’t seen him in years ever since he moved to England, but on Saturday, we celebrate!
There will be pies to be had, tea to be drunk and Friends to be binge watched (because for me, there is no upper limit to the amount of Friends reruns you can watch).
Smores Brownie Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Brownies
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 14 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 25-30 large marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- For the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 8-inch or 9-inch pie dish. Set aside.
- For the brownies: Melt the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large bowl in the microwave. Melt in 30 second increments and stir after each time until the butter is completely melted. The mixture will look gritty. Set aside for a few minutes as you get the other ingredients ready.
- Mix in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add in the flour, beating with a whisk until fully combined. Do not overmix. Spoon into the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with marshmallows. Return to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 3-5 minutes to melt the marshmallows. If the marshmallows aren’t toasted, turn on your broiler for 1 minute. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing. Run a very sharp knife under warm water when slicing; it helps slice neat pieces.
- Pie tastes best at room temperature or reheated the day it is made. Any leftover slices should be heated for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Store pie at room temperature for up to 7 days. Do not freeze
Thanks for reminding me of Pi day, I almost forgot 😀 This looks heavenly!
S'more AND chocolate?! Just….yes 🙂 x
I have to send to my Smore lovin'daughter:)
Have fun with your brother..How nice is that?
Where did you live before ?
It has been our coldest February in history here in QC..
But the snow is melting!
I lived in Vancouver…so basically where it stays the same temperature at all times of the year.
But yay for snow melting!
My friend is moving back there..she will keep a pied-à-terre in Montréal though..
That's quite a move Cathleen!
Glad you get to see your brother! And he'll be glad if you serve him this, I'll bet — terrific pie! Thanks.
This pie looks amazing, it might be rich but it's also stunning. GG
This looks so amazing! Perfect pi day treat 🙂
That's look soooooo yummy!!
Have a great time when your brother visits x
Too rich?? I don't think so! This looks like heaven to me!
Sues
That's a yummy treat for St.Patrick's day..looks delicious!
That is one yummy pie! Have fun with your brother 🙂
The pie sounds really delicious. Have a great time with your brother 🙂
I can totally take a fork to that pie right now. I love the toasted marshmallows on top!
The pie I mean , Pi Day this year is special indeed ;D That s'mores brownie pie looks sinfully delicious and I wouldn't mind a slice , okay , make it 3 lol
Wow, wow! What a treat to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and any other occasion!!!! I am crazy for S'mores so this is temptation in my corner. 🙂
Enjoy your brother's visit… and have a great day. With this pie, it will be easy peasy!
Yummy pie to celebrate any occasion, it looks so delicious.
Enjoy your brother's visit, I know how good it is when family comes to visit.
ps.: the weather here in Connecticut is the coldest in years, as well, but finally, this week, some of the snow start to melt.
This is so rich and divine!
This pie looks so decadent and delicious! Perfect for PI Day!
Brownie looks soft and yummy.
Brownie looks soft and yummy.
Happy Pi Day! This pie would be a great way to celebrate- it looks delicious! 🙂
Ooooh, yes, please – I'll take a huge slice (salivating at the sight of it). I hate the cold so I can't live in Toronto.
Yum! I’m a big lover of all things smores! Great idea with the brownie! Cant wait to try this!
Thanks Ashley! I hope you give it a try!