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Ina Garten Brownies with Ganache

Ina Garten Brownies with Ganache recipe
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Ina Garten’s brownies are a classic, made with high-quality chocolate, butter, and eggs for a dense, fudgy texture. The addition of a thick chocolate ganache topping elevates them, adding a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth finish that makes them irresistible.

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Ganache:

  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter and chocolate – In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar – In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients – Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold them into the wet mixture.
  • Bake the brownies – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely.
  • Prepare the ganache – Heat the heavy cream and butter in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over the chopped semisweet chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Spread the ganache – Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  • Chill before slicing – Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the ganache to set before cutting into squares.

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