Description
This Ultimate Festive Brownie recipe delivers a rich, moist chocolate base perfect for holiday celebrations and dessert creations. Topped with luscious dulce de leche, a swirl of whipped cream, and a cherry, these brownies combine decadent flavors with an elegant presentation, ideal for festive occasions or any special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 300g chocolate
- 200g butter
- 340g white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 160g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 200g heavy cream
- 400g baker’s dulce de leche
- Cherries (as needed)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the chocolate and butter together either in a double boiler or carefully in a pot over low heat. Once fully melted and smooth, set aside and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Beat Sugar and Eggs: In a mixing bowl, beat the white sugar and eggs using a mixer until the mixture turns pale and foamy, which helps incorporate air for a lighter brownie texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled chocolate and butter mixture to the sugar and eggs, mixing gently. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until the batter is fully combined and smooth, taking care not to overmix.
- Prepare Baking Pan and Bake: Grease and flour a 23x33x5 cm rectangular baking pan, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the batter evenly into the pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool the Brownie: Once baked, remove the brownie from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Cooling helps the brownie set and makes it easier to cut cleanly.
- Whip the Cream: While the brownie cools, whip the heavy cream to firm peaks using a mixer. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag for neat decoration.
- Assemble the Dessert: Cut the cooled brownie into rounds or squares. Top each piece with a dollop of baker’s dulce de leche, pipe a swirl of whipped cream on top, and finish by placing a cherry over the whipped cream.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Ensure the chocolate mixture is cool before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven – check brownie doneness at around 30 minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Chill the whipped cream piping bag if possible for better control.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: festive brownie, chocolate brownie, dulce de leche, whipped cream topping, holiday dessert, rich brownie recipe
