Description
The Ultimate Festive Brownie is a rich and moist chocolate base perfect for creating elegant holiday desserts. Featuring a luscious combination of melted chocolate, butter, and sugar, these brownies are topped with creamy dulce de leche, whipped cream, and cherries for a festive touch. Perfect for celebrations, this decadent treat balances intense chocolate flavor with silky toppings for an indulgent yet sophisticated dessert experience.
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: Gently melt the 300g chocolate and 200g butter using a double boiler or carefully in a pot. Once melted, allow the mixture to cool to room temperature to prevent cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Beat Sugar and Eggs: In a mixer, beat 340g white sugar and 4 eggs until the mixture turns pale and foamy, which helps create a light texture in the brownies.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the beaten eggs and sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor, then slowly fold in 160g all-purpose flour until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare and Bake: Pour the batter into a greased, floured, and parchment-lined rectangular baking pan measuring approximately 23x33x5 cm. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Allow the brownies to cool entirely in the pan. This cooling step ensures the texture sets properly and makes it easier to cut the brownies into neat shapes.
- Whip Cream: Whip 200g heavy cream to firm peaks, then transfer it into a piping bag for decorative topping.
- Assemble Dessert: Cut the cooled brownies into rounds or squares. Top each piece with a generous dollop of 400g baker’s dulce de leche, pipe a swirl of whipped cream over it, and finish with a cherry on top for a festive presentation.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present the Ultimate Festive Brownie as an indulgent and elegant dessert perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Notes
- Ensure the melted chocolate and butter mixture has cooled before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; a few moist crumbs ensure fudgy brownies.
- You can substitute cherries with fresh raspberries or strawberries for a different fruity accent.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use bittersweet or dark chocolate as preferred.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: festive brownie, chocolate brownie, holiday dessert, dulce de leche dessert, whipped cream topping, cherry brownie, rich chocolate dessert
