Experience the irresistible charm of these Ultimate Rich and Fudgy Brownies, a perfect blend of deep chocolate flavor and a delightfully dense texture. This recipe uses a generous amount of melted butter and dark chocolate, ensuring each square is moist and rich with every bite. Enhanced with a hint of fleur de sel to bring out the chocolate's intensity, these brownies are a true indulgence for chocolate lovers.
Why You'll Love This: These brownies strike the perfect balance between fudgy and cakey, with a slightly crisp crust and a gooey center. The addition of cocoa powder deepens the chocolate flavor, making them more decadent than your average brownie. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or at room temperature with a cup of coffee, these brownies are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for any gathering, from casual meet-ups to more formal celebrations, these brownies are a crowd-pleaser. Serve them at birthday parties, potlucks, or as a special treat during movie nights. They're also a great gift idea, especially when neatly packed in a decorative box or tin.
Decoration Tips:
- Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for a classic, elegant look.
- Drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce to add another layer of sweetness.
- Top with a sprinkle of sea salt before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor and add a gourmet touch.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and richness.
Ingredients:
- 170g melted butter
- 110g dark chocolate
- 150g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fleur de sel or 1/2 teaspoon regular salt
- 90g flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup (25g) cocoa powder
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in the sugar and salt into the chocolate mixture.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and fold gently until the mixture is just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Enjoy these Ultimate Rich and Fudgy Brownies, a classic dessert that promises to deliver deep chocolate satisfaction and a luxurious texture with every bite!
