These Chocolate Ganache Brownies combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache topping for the ultimate indulgent dessert.
For the Brownies:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the Ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp butter (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease an 8×8-inch pan.
Melt butter and chocolate together; cool slightly.
Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture and combine.
Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt. Pour into pan and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool.
Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, whisk until smooth.
Spread ganache over cooled brownies. Chill 1 hour before slicing.