Ultimate Brownie Recipe
brown butter brownie cake, praline mousse, vanilla mascarpone cream, chocolate sauce, coffee fluid gel, hazelnut coffee crunch
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Ingredients
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Brownie Cake
Praline Mousse
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Chocolate Sauce
Coffee Fluid Gel
Hazelnut Coffee Crunch
Method
Brownie Cake
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Praline Mousse
Prepare the Gelatin
Soak gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Heat until dissolved.
Make Praline
In a saucepan, melt sugar until caramelized. Stir in chopped hazelnuts and pour onto a baking sheet to cool. Once cooled, chop finely.
Whip Cream
Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in praline and dissolved gelatin gently.
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Whip the Cream
In a bowl, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Chocolate Sauce
Make Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat, add dark chocolate, and stir until melted and smooth.
Coffee Fluid Gel
Prepare Coffee Gel
Soak gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Heat coffee and dissolve gelatin in it. Pour into a mold and refrigerate until set.
Hazelnut Coffee Crunch
Make Crunch
In a pan over medium heat, combine hazelnuts, sugar, and coffee granules until caramelized. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool and break into pieces.