Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Brownie Petit Fours, where rich chocolate meets elegant presentation. These mini brownie squares are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a sophisticated gathering or enjoying a casual get-together. With their luscious chocolate ganache topping and customizable options, these petite desserts will impress your guests and satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make, making them a go-to recipe for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Elevate your dessert game with these decadent treats and watch them disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (for ganache)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fleur de sel for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Melt semisweet chocolate and butter together until smooth; set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk sugars and eggs until frothy; add vanilla.
- Combine the cooled chocolate mixture with the egg mixture.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold into wet ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For ganache, heat cream until hot; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Once brownies cool completely, cut into squares and top with ganache; sprinkle fleur de sel before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (38g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg