Fudgy Brownies with Ganache
Fudgy Brownies with Ganache are the epitome of chocolate indulgence, delivering a heavenly blend of rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These brownies feature a dense, fudgy base topped with a silky chocolate ganache that adds a luxurious finish. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, they are easy to make with simple pantry staples. Each bite offers an explosion of chocolate goodness, making them irresistible to any dessert lover. Whether served warm or at room temperature alongside vanilla ice cream or fresh berries, these brownies promise to elevate any occasion into something truly special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and butter until smooth.
- Stir in granulated and brown sugars; let cool slightly before adding eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor. - Do not overmix the batter to ensure fudginess. - Customize by adding nuts or flavored extracts to suit your taste.