Hazelnut Mocha Brownie Pie Squares #Recipe

Hazelnut Mocha Brownie Pie Squares

That's right - this is a combination of PIE & BROWNIES!!  It's a brownie with a crust and frosting!! AND it blends the flavors of Chocolate, Coffee & Hazelnut!!

This is the kind of dessert that you will eat with your hands - the frosting is finger-licking good!  Since the crust is thicker than a pie crust - eating with a fork is difficult - just pick it up & eat - no utensils needed.



Printable Recipe

Crust

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup finely ground hazelnuts

3/4 cup flour

Spray a square Pyrex container.  In a medium size mixing bowl - Stir together the sugar, hazelnuts, flour and then cut the butter into that mixture.  Press this crumbly dough into the Pyrex dish (see picture above).  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (or until desired doneness is achieved).  Prepare the brownie dough while the crust bakes.

Brownie Layer

2 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup Hazelnuts (finely ground)

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

1/3 cup cocoa

2/3 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla
layer of chocolate chips (I used 1 cup of the semi-sweet mini chocolate chips)

Melt the butter & set aside.  In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs & sugar - stir with a wooden spoon until combined.  Now add the melted butter & continue stirring until mixed.  Add the remaining ingredients & stir just until combined. 
Remove the crust from the oven & spread the mini chocolate chips on the crust while it is still warm.  On top of the chocolate chips pour the brownie dough & gently spread with a spatula (see bottom left picture).  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 (or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean).  Place on a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.

 

Frosting

1/8 cup butter (softened)

2+ tablespoons cream (half & half or whipping cream)

1 teaspoon instant coffee

2/3 cup powdered sugar
With an electric mixer - blend the butter, 2 tablespoons of cream, instant coffee & 1/3 cup of powdered sugar.  Once that is smooth add the second 1/3 cup of powdered sugar - if it is too stiff then add another tablespoon of cream  OR if it is too runny then add more powdered sugar (see top picture on the right).

Spread the frosting on the top of the brownies - MAKING SURE THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY COOLED!!
Cut, serve & ENJOY!!

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