Chocolate ganache brownies are indulgent and decadent. Hereβs a recipe to make delicious brownies topped with smooth chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Brownies:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 oz (about 1 cup) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for extra shine)
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan.
Chocolate Ganache:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Be careful not to let it come to a full boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to sit for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
- Begin to stir the mixture, starting in the center and working your way outward, until it becomes smooth.
- If youβre using butter for extra shine, add it now and mix until melted and fully combined.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Allow the ganache to set before serving. This might take a few hours at room temperature or quicker if you place it in the refrigerator.
Cut the brownies into squares and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness!