Description
Fudgy brownie baked in a round, pizza-style pan then swirled with creamy peanut butter for a shareable, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Large Eggs: 2
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 3/4 cup
- Cocoa Powder: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Creamy Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup
- Chocolate Chips: 1/2 cup
- Powdered Sugar: 2 tablespoons, optional for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a round pizza pan or a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared round pan and spread it into an even layer using a spatula, making sure the edges are smoothed for even baking.
- Assemble the Dish: Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter across the top of the brownie batter. Use a thin knife or skewer to swirl the peanut butter into the batter, creating a marbled pattern. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly fudgy. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs but not raw batter.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and allow the brownie pizza to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, optionally dust the top with powdered sugar for a delicate finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving board, slice into 10 wedges like a pizza, and serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Room Temperature Eggs: Using eggs at room temperature helps create a smoother, more even batter.
- Parchment Paper Tip: Line the pan with an overhanging strip of parchment for easy removal and clean cuts.
- Underbake Slightly: Remove when the center is slightly fudgy for the best texture.
- Peanut Butter Warm-Up: Warm peanut butter for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave to make swirling easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg