Get the Sensation Brownies
Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent "Get the Sensation Brownies," a triple-layered dessert that combines rich, fudgy chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and a velvety ganache topping. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you crave something extraordinary, these brownies are a bakery-style masterpiece made right in your own kitchen. Featuring a moist chocolate base infused with cocoa, a creamy peppermint buttercream layer delicately tinted green, and a silky chocolate ganache finish, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With an easy-to-follow process and elegant presentation, these brownies are sure to wow your guests and satisfy every chocolate lover’s dream. Keywords: chocolate peppermint brownies, dessert, ganache-topped brownies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter
- 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips until completely melted and smooth.
Whisk in the granulated sugar until incorporated, followed by the eggs, one at a time, to ensure even mixing. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
To make the peppermint layer, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy. If desired, add green food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
Spread the peppermint layer over the cooled brownies, using an offset spatula to create a smooth, even layer. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for about 15-20 minutes.
For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to bubble (do not boil). Remove from heat and pour over 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Pour the ganache over the chilled peppermint layer, tilting the pan gently to let it spread evenly. Refrigerate the brownies for 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set.
Once fully set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies from the pan. Slice into 12 squares or desired portions and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 224 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
