Ultimate Festive Brownie with Dulce de Leche and Cherries Recipe
This Ultimate Festive Brownie recipe offers a rich and moist chocolate base perfect for creating decadent dessert treats. With a glossy chocolate butter mixture and a tender crumb, these brownies are elevated by a luscious topping of dulce de leche, whipped cream, and cherries, making them a delightful centerpiece for any celebration or festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or carefully in a pot over low heat to avoid burning. Once melted and smooth, allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Beat Sugar and Eggs: In a mixer, beat the white sugar and eggs until the mixture becomes pale and foamy, indicating incorporation of air to achieve a light texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly add the cooled chocolate and butter mixture to the sugar and eggs. Add the vanilla extract for flavor. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, mixing until fully combined to form a smooth batter.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease, flour, and line a 23x33x5 cm rectangular baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies after baking.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the heavy cream until it forms firm peaks. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag for easy decorating.
- Assemble the Dessert: Once the brownies are cooled, cut them into rounds or squares. Top each piece with a generous dollop of baker’s dulce de leche, pipe a swirl of whipped cream on top, and finish with a cherry for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate and butter mixture is fully cooled before mixing with eggs to prevent curdling.
- Do not overbake the brownies; a slightly fudgy center yields a moist texture.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before topping to avoid melting the whipped cream and dulce de leche.
- Cherries can be fresh or maraschino based on preference.
Keywords: festive brownie, rich chocolate brownie, dulce de leche dessert, whipped cream topping, holiday dessert, moist brownie base
