Quick Ganache Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe
These Quick Ganache Brownies combine a rich, fudgy base with a creamy chocolate peanut butter ganache topping. Crafted with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and soy milk, they offer a luscious treat that’s both gooey in the center and crackly on top. Perfect for an indulgent dessert or snack, these brownies balance deep chocolate flavors with a smooth, nutty ganache finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 250 g caster sugar
- 150 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 120 ml soy milk
- 60 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 120 g unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 tsp salt
Ganache
- 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 225 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Tray and Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 15cm baking tray with baking paper and grease the sides with vegan butter. Using a larger tray will produce thinner brownies, so adjust ingredients accordingly.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan. Add soy milk, caster sugar, and vanilla essence, stirring to combine. Stir in 150 g of finely chopped dark chocolate, remove from heat, and keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and chocolate fully melted.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sieve the all-purpose flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, and salt into a large bowl. Mix well with a spoon for even distribution.
- Mix Ingredients and Bake: Pour the wet chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until fully combined into a smooth batter. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cool the Brownies: Remove from oven once baked, ensuring the top has a crackly appearance but the interior remains gooey. Allow brownies to cool completely in the tray before adding ganache.
- Make and Apply the Chocolate Peanut Ganache: Melt the remaining 225 g of dark chocolate in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp of smooth peanut butter until fully incorporated. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies and spread evenly. Refrigerate the tray for at least 1 hour to let the ganache set.
- Final Touch and Enjoy: Once ganache is set, sprinkle flaky salt on top for added flavor. Cut the brownies into portions and enjoy the rich, gooey, chocolate-peanut butter goodness.
Notes
- Using a smaller tray ensures thicker brownies with gooey centers.
- Ensure chocolate is finely chopped for even melting during preparation.
- Cooling brownies completely before adding ganache helps achieve a smooth topping.
- Refrigeration is necessary to let ganache set properly before serving.
- Sprinkling flaky salt is optional but enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
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