Rich Gooey Caramel Brownie Pie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ For the Brownie Filling

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
12 - Pinch of salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ For the Caramel Layer

14 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
15 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
04 - Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
05 - Pour half of the brownie batter into the cooled pie crust. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the brownie layer, then sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Pour the remaining brownie batter on top, spreading it evenly to cover the caramel layer.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the brownie layer is set but still fudgy in the center.
07 - Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce.