There are probably a hundred ways to make brownies, but there are only a few ways to make the best chocolatey, rich, succulent, soft brownies that melt in your mouth. When it comes to brownie desserts, they are a hit among children and adults alike and require the correct technique and patience, just like all other chocolate desserts.
Here are some recipes that will cater to all your baking needs for cakes and desserts, be it a little self-indulgence, a kids' party, or baking a big batch of Christmas desserts.
Fudgy Brownie Cheesecake Bars
These creamy brownies with cheesecake are the most unexpected but fantastic combinations of two of the most loved desserts in the world.
Ingredients:
- 151 gm butter
- 254 gm sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 123 gm flour
- A pinch of salt
- 202 gm cream cheese
- 35 gm sugar
- A handful of almonds, chopped
Method:
- For the first step, you have to let your oven heat to 180°C.
- Next, using the double boiler method, you have to melt butter and chocolate together while you're stirring the concoction every now and then.
- You have to add eggs, sugar and vanilla extract together and whisk everything until the combination is free of lumps.
- Next, you have to mix salt and flour.
- Once your dry and wet ingredients are prepared separately, you have to gently mix them all together while stirring them so that no unnecessary clumps are formed.
- Then, you need to divide this mixture into halves and transfer one half of this mixture into a baking pan lined with butter.
- On the side, you have to take care to whisk together sugar and cream cheese with a machine whisk until it forms small peaks.
- Then, you need to spread this cream cheese mixture on the layer of brownie mixture that you have added to the pan.
- After this, you have to follow up with the remaining brownie mixture and let everything bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Take them out of the oven, slice them in thick rectangular chunks, and serve with chopped almonds on top.
Espresso Brownie Tiramisu
The flavor of coffee with chocolate is one of the most well-loved combinations all over the world. It's a personal favorite for many people and if you haven't tried it yet, this is your sign to indulge in this sinful, beautiful treat.
Ingredients:
- 152 gm butter
- 254 gm sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 123 gm flour
- A pinch of salt
- 2 cup espresso
- 204 gm mascarpone cheese
- 30 ml sugar
- 340 gm of ladyfinger cookies
Method:
- For baking this dessert, you have to preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Using the double boiler method, you have to melt butter and chocolate together.
- In a separate bowl, you need to add eggs, sugar and vanilla extract, and whisk everything together until the consistency is smooth.
- Then, add in salt and flour to the concoction of eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.
- You need to then transfer the mixture into a baking tray greased with butter.
- Next, you need to coat ladyfingers in warm or cold espresso and arrange them on top of the brownie mixture.
- In another bowl, you have to whisk together sugar and mascarpone.
- Once the mascarpone is whisked, you have to spread it on the layer of ladyfingers.
- Then, you need to put this beautiful dessert inside the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
- Once set, you can slice them into any shape you want to, add a dollop of whipped cream at the top, and enjoy this amazing coffee chocolate brownie treat.
Salted Caramel Brownie
Ingredients:
- 203 gm chocolate chips
- 102 gm butter
- 201 gm sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 102 gm flour
- A pinch of salt
- 20 ml caramel sauce
- 17 gm pecans
Method:
- After preheating the oven to 180°C, you have to melt butter and chocolate using the double boiler method.
- Once done, you have to add salt and flour together.
- Please take another bowl and in it, mix together vanilla extract, eggs and sugar.
- After this, you have to add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and fold everything.
- Next, you are to gently transfer this mixture into a baking tray, and drizzle with caramel sauce and pecans before propping it into the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Before digging in, you should please wait for about 15 minutes to let it cool down.