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Man, this brownie pizza creation? Complete mind-blower. I found this gem last summer when I needed something fast for a backyard party. The gooey brownie foundation pairs amazingly with that peanut butter-chocolate topping. Adding fruit? Honestly, I started doing it just to make it look cooler, but turns out the strawberries and bananas perfectly balance all that sweetness. Whenever I whip this up, everyone thinks I put in way more effort than I actually did – and isn't that what we all want?
Whipped this up for my sister's birthday celebration recently and caught my brother-in-law grabbing seconds before dinner was even over. My niece wanted the leftover pieces to take home for her breakfast. I mean, it's got fruit on it, so it counts as breakfast food, doesn't it?
Ingredients Needed
- REESE Spreads works twice in this dish – it goes in the brownie mix AND on top, giving you rich chocolate-peanut butter flavor without needing tons of stuff
- Eggs create that perfect thick, fudgy base that can handle all the toppings
- All-purpose flour provides just enough structure without making things too cakey
- Salt seems small but it's crucial – it makes the chocolate taste even better
- Banana slices add this smooth texture against the brownie that's just crazy good
- Strawberries give that slight tang that balances out the sweetness
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Making It Happen
Start by mixing your REESE Spread with eggs until completely smooth and shiny before doing anything else.
Combine your flour and salt in another bowl. Seems like extra work but it stops those annoying flour clumps, I promise.
Dump everything into your greased pan. I prefer springform because it's easier, but anything works fine.
Watch it while it's baking! Around fifteen minutes usually does it, but you want your toothpick test showing just a few moist bits.
Cool it slightly - not all the way, just enough so your topping doesn't completely melt away.
Smear another layer of REESE across the top. An offset spatula makes this super easy but a spoon back works too.
Place your fruit however you feel like. Sometimes I create patterns, other times I just toss it all on.
Slice with a sharp knife and clean it between cuts for those neat edges that make everyone think you're a pro.
When I first tried making this, I made everything way too complex. I tried using separate chocolate and peanut butter ingredients, making a fancy ganache, all kinds of unnecessary stuff. Then I realized the spread already has everything balanced perfectly and I was just making extra work. My husband actually suggested adding banana – he usually doesn't help much in the kitchen but sometimes comes up with great ideas. Those banana slices with the dense brownie? Total winner.
How To Serve
This dessert looks really fancy on a wooden board with some extra strawberries scattered around it. If you want to wow someone, lightly dust the edges with powdered sugar. Nothing goes better with this than a glass of cold milk, though coffee runs a close second if you're serving adults.
Get Creative
If you can't handle gluten, this works pretty well with those one-to-one gluten-free flour blends. In summertime I often swap in blackberries or raspberries when they're fresh. My mom likes to pour a thin stream of honey over everything before serving, which looks beautiful and adds another level of sweetness that's really amazing.
Storage Tips
If you somehow end up with leftovers, just loosely wrap it and leave it on the counter for a couple days. If you're keeping it longer than a few hours, I'd remove the fruit because it gets weird. Heat it in the microwave for ten seconds to make it taste freshly baked again. But honestly? We hardly ever have any left.
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I've created this brownie pizza so many times now it's become my go-to dish when I need to bring something to an event. There's just something about this combination that's magical – it's like eating a better version of a peanut butter cup? The pizza format makes it fun to eat, and people always want the recipe, which makes me feel like a cooking wizard even though it's ridiculously easy. Not that I'm complaining about that!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Is regular peanut butter okay instead of REESE Spreads?
- Sure, but mix 3/4 cup peanut butter with 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips to add the chocolatey taste.
- → What kinds of fruit can I use?
- Try raspberries, kiwis, blueberries, or orange slices. They all work great with the flavors.
- → Can I adjust this for gluten-free?
- Definitely! Swap the flour for any gluten-free blend in the same amount.
- → How do I keep leftovers fresh?
- Cover and chill up to 3 days. Eat the fruit topping within a day for best taste, but the base lasts longer.
- → Can I freeze this treat?
- Yes, but freeze the plain brownie without toppings for up to 3 months. Add spread and fruit after defrosting.