It’s Pi(e) Day!

Well, here it is. It’s Pi day. I try not to focus on the math aspect of the day because I really don’t like math. So for me, it’s Pie Day!

Admittedly, I’m not a huge pie fan. I think it’s because you typically don’t see buttercream frosting on pie. Don’t get me wrong. Pie is acceptable…as long as it’s filled with chocolate or peanut butter or pudding or a cookie. Actually, that last one is my favorite. And fortunately for me, the chefs at Nestlé have created a Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie.

This is perhaps not only the best pie I have ever eaten, it’s also the easiest pie I’ve ever made. A simple combination of butter, chocolate chips, sugar, eggs and flour makes it simple for even the most challenged baker. When I bring this to a pot luck, I never come home with any (I should learn to make two).

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie (from the package of Nestlé Tollhouse chocolate chips)

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell (if using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style thawed completely. Bake on baking sheet; increase baking time slightly)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°
2. Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using). Spoon into pie shell.
3. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between outside edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm.

When it’s finished, it should look something like this:

I usually cook it for 55 minutes. It keeps the pie a little softer rather than crispy, which is how I like my cookies as well.  Here’s the printable version: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

What’s your favorite pie recipe?