Death by Chocolate 3 Layer Brownies
By
Susan Bartley
@skbartley
18
I find everyone is up for chocolate. I have tried making the middle layer with different flavors of instant pudding, but chocolate always the favorite, and what better way to go than death by chocolate!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Whoa... this is a chocolate lover's dream dessert recipe! The base is a tender, gooey brownie full of extra chocolate. The center layer has a creamy, almost mousse-like, texture. Then, they're topped with a fudgy chocolate ganache that sends these over the top. Have a glass of milk handy to wash 'em down. They're rich and fantastic!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Comments:
Serves:
makes about 3 dozen brownies
Prep:
1 Hr
Cook:
30 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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1 boxdark chocolate brownie mix 18 to 20 oz
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1 csemi-sweet mini chocloate chips
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MIDDLE LAYER
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12 Tbspunsalted butter, room temperature (1 & 1/2 cubes)
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3 cpowdered sugar
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1/2 cheavy whipping cream
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3 Tbspdark chocolate instant pudding mix
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2 Tbspcocoa powder
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1 tsppure vanilla extract
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GANACHE TOP LAYER
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1 cheavy whipping cream
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12 ozbag of chocolate chips (2 cups)
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2 tsppure vanilla extract
How to Make Death by Chocolate 3 Layer Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter 9"x13" pan, I use a 10"x10" pan if you have one it works great.
- Mix brownie according to package directions. Then fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake according to package directions. Once baked cool completely.
- Middle Layer: In mixing bowl combine butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, pudding mix, and cocoa powder. Beat with whip beater till light and creamy.
- Spread evenly on the cooled brownie and place in fridge while you make the top layer.
- Top Ganache Layer: Place chocolate chips in a glass bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan bring heavy cream to a boil. Pour cream over the chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Then using a wire whisk, whip together the chocolate and cream till smooth and creamy, it will have a satiny looking finish. Whisk in vanilla extract.
- Then pour over the top of the brownie spread to smooth. Return the brownies to the fridge and chill at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
- Cut brownies into 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square pieces and serve. They are quite rich so smaller pieces are better. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Remove from the fridge at least a half-hour before serving. Break out the coffee and enjoy them together!
