Best Best Chocolate Brownie Surprise Recipes

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BEST EVER CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



Best Ever Chocolate Brownies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter
3 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup best quality cocoa powder
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Ganache, recipe follows
6 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
6 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 8-inch square pan and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter and bring it to just below a boil. Place the chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Pour in the hot butter and let stand for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Sift in the sugar and cocoa powder. Beat in the mascarpone, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Gently fold the flour and salt into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Spread the warm Ganache over the brownies. Allow the Ganache to set completely before cutting into squares.
  • Place the chocolate in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Bring the cream and butter to just below boiling point in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate and let stand for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture until smooth.
  • The ganache should be used for spreading while warm.

BEST CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SURPRISE



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I received this from a dear friend whose neice had worked at the White House. The chef had to make a quick dessert from some foreign group that showed up and he thought this up on a whim. I always get great compliments on this. This was when Bush was in office. Enjoy!!!

Provided by Kay Lewis @KayL

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 box(es) browine mix
3 - large bars of chocolate with toffee

Steps:

  • prepare brownies according to directions on box
  • Grease a large square pan and add half of the batter.
  • Place the candy bars along top and cover with remaining brownie mix. Cook according to receipe or until done. Let cool before cutting.

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