Description
Indulgent Millionaire Brownies blend rich chocolate layers with silky caramel and buttery shortbread, creating a luxurious dessert that whispers sweet temptation. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each decadent bite of this irresistible treat that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
Flour and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch pan with grease and parchment paper, ensuring easy removal of the final dessert.
- Create the foundational brownie layer by gently melting chocolate and butter together, ensuring a smooth consistency without overheating.
- Incorporate granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, then introduce eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a uniform texture.
- Delicately fold flour and salt into the chocolate batter, taking care not to overmix, which could result in tough brownies.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan, distributing evenly to guarantee consistent baking.
- Roast the brownie base in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, checking for moist crumbs when testing with a toothpick.
- Allow the brownie layer to cool completely at room temperature before proceeding with subsequent layers.
- Craft the caramel stratum by melting caramel bits with heavy cream, stirring until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Cascade the molten caramel over the cooled brownie foundation, ensuring complete coverage across the surface.
- Briefly chill the layered dessert to help the caramel set and prepare for the final chocolate layer.
- Generate the ganache topping by heating cream until it approaches a simmer, then introducing chocolate chips and allowing them to melt through gentle stirring.
- Elegantly pour the glossy ganache over the chilled caramel layer, spreading to create a smooth, even coating.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of one hour to allow complete setting of the ganache.
- Once solidified, extract the dessert using parchment paper overhang and slice into precise squares.
- Serve at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture, storing any remaining portions in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to five days.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for richer, more intense flavor in your brownies, as it significantly impacts the overall taste.
- Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender texture.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts for clean, precise brownie squares that look professionally made.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg