This Ultimate Festive Brownie is a dream come true for chocolate lovers, offering a rich, moist, and easy-to-make delight that’s perfect for the holiday season. Ideal as a base for a variety of desserts, this brownie can be transformed into elegant individual servings or served as a decadent standalone treat. Garnished with whipped cream and cherries, it’s not only delicious but also visually stunning.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of intense chocolate flavor with the smoothness of dulce de leche and the lightness of whipped cream makes each bite a luxurious experience. Plus, the simplicity and quick preparation time make it a go-to recipe for festive gatherings or last-minute dessert needs.
Perfect Occasion: Excellent for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests with a homemade, gourmet dessert. It’s versatile enough to be dressed up for elegant events or served in a more casual setting.
Decoration Tips: Use a round cookie cutter for a sophisticated presentation, topping each brownie piece with a swirl of whipped cream and a cherry on top. For a different twist, you can cut the brownie into squares and layer them in a trifle with additional cream and fruit.
Ingredients:
- 300g chocolate
- 200g butter
- 340g white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 160g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g heavy cream
- 400g baker’s dulce de leche
- Cherries (as needed)
Instructions:
- Melt chocolate and butter either in a double boiler or carefully in a pot. Let it cool down to room temperature.
- In a mixer, beat sugar and eggs until pale and foamy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate and butter. Add vanilla extract, then gradually fold in the flour until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased, floured, and parchment-lined 23x33x5 cm rectangular baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Whip the heavy cream to firm peaks and place it in a piping bag.
- Cut the brownie into rounds or squares, top with a dollop of dulce de leche, a swirl of whipped cream, and finish with a cherry.
Enjoy this Ultimate Festive Brownie, a perfect blend of indulgence and elegance for your holiday celebrations!
