A Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie combines two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat. The filling bakes into a gooey, cookie-like center while staying slightly crisp on top, all nestled in a buttery pie crust.
Essential Ingredients & Selection Tips
- Butter: Room temperature, unsalted for flavor control
- Pie Crust: Pre-made or homemade, blind bake if using ceramic
- Chocolate Chips: High-quality semi-sweet for best melt
- Eggs: Room temperature for even mixing
- Brown Sugar: Light or dark for caramel notes
Detailed Baking Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Base
- Blind bake crust if using ceramic dish. Cool crust completely before filling. Ensure edges are properly crimped. Shield edges with foil if browning too fast.
- Step 2: Create Your Filling
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in dry ingredients gently. Fold in chips last.
- Step 3: Perfect the Bake
- Fill crust carefully to avoid spillover. Place on preheated baking sheet. Watch for golden brown top. Test center with thermometer.
- Step 4: Master the Cool
- Let cool on rack completely. Wait for filling to set fully. Cut with sharp knife. Clean blade between cuts.
Storage Guide
- Room temperature: 2 days
- Refrigerated: 4 days
- Frozen: 2 months
The success of this pie lies in proper temperature control throughout baking and cooling, ensuring a perfectly gooey center with clean slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why do I need to par-bake the crust in a ceramic pan?
- Ceramic heats more slowly than metal, so par-baking ensures the bottom crust cooks properly and doesn't become soggy.
- → How do I know when the pie is done?
- The top should be golden brown, edges set, and middle slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted between center and edge should have a few moist crumbs.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
- Yes! The pie can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored at room temperature. Warm slightly before serving for the best gooey texture.
- → Can I use store-bought pie crust?
- Absolutely! Both homemade and store-bought crusts work well. Just follow the par-baking instructions if using a ceramic pan.
- → Why does the center need to be jiggly?
- Like cookies, the center continues cooking as it cools. A slightly jiggly center ensures a gooey, not overcooked, final texture.