Description
These Chocolate Ganache Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a smooth, luscious chocolate ganache. Perfectly baked to achieve a moist and tender crumb, they make an irresistible dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 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
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk again until fully incorporated and the mixture is slightly fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift or stir in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain tender brownies.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of melty chocolate.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, indicating the ideal fudgy texture.
- Cool the brownies: Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan, allowing them to set before adding the ganache.
- Prepare the ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat just until it begins to simmer—avoid boiling. Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips placed in a heatproof bowl and let them sit for 2 minutes to soften.
- Stir ganache: Stir the mixture gently until smooth and glossy, ensuring all the chocolate is melted and combined with the cream.
- Apply ganache: Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled brownies using a spatula or the back of a spoon, covering the entire surface.
- Set before serving: Allow the ganache to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them by a couple of minutes.
- Chilling the brownies helps the ganache set faster and results in cleaner slices.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter to intensify the chocolate flavor without affecting sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
