Brownies With Salted Brandy Ganache Recipe

Name: Brownies With Salted Brandy Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick Cold, Unsalted Butter, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces; 5 ounces, weight Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2/3 cups Flour; 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder (preferably Dutch Processed); 2 teaspoons Instant Espresso Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 whole Large Eggs; 3/4 cups Sugar, Heaping; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 4 ounces, weight Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon Brandy; 1 pinch Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Fleur De Sel (flaky Sea Salt), For Sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 stick Cold, Unsalted Butter, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces
5 ounces, weight Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped
1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2/3 cups Flour
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder (preferably Dutch Processed)
2 teaspoons Instant Espresso Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 whole Large Eggs
3/4 cups Sugar, Heaping
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
4 ounces, weight Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Brandy
1 pinch Salt
1/4 teaspoons Fleur De Sel (flaky Sea Salt), For Sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan, line with parchment paper (making sure it goes all the way up the sides of the pan) and grease again. Set a glass or metal bowl over a pot of simmering water or set up a double boiler. Add chocolate and butter to bowl, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let cool slightly.
2
Combine flour, cocoa, espresso powder and salt in a small bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar together over high speed until pale and creamy, about 1 1/2-2 minutes. Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes or until tester inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached. Place pan away from the oven over a wire rack. Allow to cool for at least 30-60 minutes, or until close to room temperature.
3
For the ganache, place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a simmer over medium heat. Pour cream over chocolate and allow to sit for a few minutes. Whisk to combine and stir in brandy and pinch of salt. Pour ganache over brownies in pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. When ganache is about half way to three-quarters of the way set, sprinkle with sea salt. This way, the salt will stick to the surface without melting into the ganache. Refrigerate brownie pan until cool and ganache is completely set. Remove from pan by lifting up by parchment paper, remove paper and cut into 16 squares. Enjoy.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick Cold, Unsalted Butter, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces, 5 ounces, weight Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped, 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2/3 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Brownies With Salted Brandy Ganache falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Brownies With Salted Brandy Ganache

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