Brown Butter Brownie Pie

If you're going to try just one baking trend this year, make it this one.

Brown butter is pure magic. It takes about five minutes, requires zero special equipment, and completely transforms whatever you're baking. We're talking a rich, nutty, almost caramel-like depth that regular melted butter just can't touch.

The secret? You're essentially toasting the milk solids in the butter until they turn golden and fragrant. The result smells like toasted hazelnuts and tastes like a bakery upgrade you didn't know you needed.

How to brown butter (it's easier than you think):

1. Place butter in a light-coloured saucepan over medium-low heat
2. Let it melt, then foam — keep stirring gently
3. Watch for golden-brown bits forming at the bottom and a nutty aroma
4. Remove from heat immediately and let it cool before using

That's it. You just made brown butter. You're basically a pastry chef now.

Brown Butter Brownie Pie — Ingredients:

• 1 Carolina's Chocolate Fudge Gourmet Brownie Mix
• 120g unsalted butter (browned!)
• 2 large eggs
• 60g unbleached flour

Directions:

Brown your butter using the method above, then let it cool slightly. Mix it into the brownie mix and follow the package instructions. Pour into a pie shell and bake until set. The brown butter adds a layer of flavour that makes this pie absolutely unforgettable.

🍫 Prefer to skip the baking and go straight to the eating?

Carolina's Brownie Pies are available fresh-baked to order in four irresistible varieties — Classic Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Ganache, Dulce de Leche, and Salted Caramel. Gift-ready and delivered across Toronto & Canada.

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