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French Silk Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

French Silk Brownies combine the rich, velvety texture of classic French silk chocolate with the fudgy goodness of brownies. These decadent treats feature a moist cocoa-infused brownie base topped with a silky smooth chocolate ganache, making them a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers seeking an indulgent homemade delight.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Ganache

  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine butter and sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fully blended and smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Add unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk thoroughly until all are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
  4. Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even mixing, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
  5. Add flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour just until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain brownie tenderness.
  6. Spread and bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating fudgy texture.
  7. Prepare ganache: While brownies are baking, place chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat heavy cream and unsalted butter until it begins to simmer—avoid boiling.
  8. Combine ganache ingredients: Pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to melt, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
  9. Cool brownies and add ganache: Once brownies are baked, allow them to cool slightly in the pan. Pour the warm ganache over the top and spread evenly with a spatula.
  10. Finish cooling and serve: Let the brownies cool completely to set the ganache before slicing into squares for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep brownies tender.
  • Simmer the cream and butter gently without boiling to achieve smooth ganache.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely for ganache to firm properly.
  • Use a heatproof bowl for melting chocolate safely.
  • If you prefer richer brownies, use bittersweet chocolate for ganache instead.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American

Keywords: brownies, French silk brownies, chocolate brownies, chocolate ganache, dessert, homemade brownies, rich chocolate dessert

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