Brownie Finale With Toasted Walnuts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Toasted Walnuts
Chocolate Ganache Topping
Method
Brownie Base Preparation
- 1
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir until combined. Add the large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Prepare the Baking Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 6
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Toasting the Walnuts
- 7
Toast the Walnuts
While the brownies are baking, spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir occasionally to ensure even toasting.
- 8
Cool the Walnuts
Remove the walnuts from the oven and let them cool before chopping them coarsely.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
- 9
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 10
Add Chocolate Chips
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
- 11
Whisk the Ganache
Whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy.
Assembly
- 12
Pour Ganache Over Brownies
Once the brownies are baked and cooled slightly, pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the top.
- 13
Top with Walnuts
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the ganache before it sets.
- 14
Cool and Serve
Let the ganache set for about 15-20 minutes before slicing the brownies into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
