Truffle Brownies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Combine brownie mix, eggs, water, and oil in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares.
• Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add milk and pudding mix; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until well incorporated into filling.
• Place 1/2 of the brownie squares at the bottom of a trifle bowl or glass serving dish; top with filling. Shave 1/2 of the chocolate bar onto filling using a vegetable peeler. Repeat with remaining brownies, filling, and chocolate bar shavings. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Steps:

• For the brownie layer: Grease the sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan and line with 2 pieces of parchment to overhang the edges. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the butter and mint in a medium saucepan and melt the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat and let sit 10 minutes to infuse. Remove and discard the mint. Rewarm the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat, then add the chocolate and let sit until almost melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in the eggs until smooth. Whisk in the cocoa, flour and salt until smooth. Whisk in the schnapps. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake until the center is just set (a tester will not come out completely clean), 28 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
• For the mint layer: Beat the butter in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on high speed until light, about 1 minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and salt and mix on low to combine. Add the schnapps and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the food coloring, a little at a time, to get a pale green color. Spread the mint layer over the brownies and refrigerate until almost set, about 15 minutes.
• For the truffle layer: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the chocolate and remove from the heat; let sit until the chocolate is almost melted, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes, then spread over the mint layer. Top with the sprinkles, if using. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Cut into squares to serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and set aside.
• Make batter: Put butter and chocolate in a heatproof medium bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted. Let cool slightly.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; set aside.
• Put sugar and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add chocolate mixture, milk, and vanilla, and beat until combined. Add flour mixture; beat, scraping down sides of bowl, until well incorporated.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted into brownies (avoid center and edges) comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet, 27 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely in pan.
• Make topping when brownies are cool: Put chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until just simmering. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Gently stir until smooth. Allow ganache to cool, stirring every 10 minutes, until slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Pour ganache over cooled brownies in pan; let set, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Let brownies stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving. Lift out brownies; cut into wedges, wiping knife with a hot, damp cloth between each cut. Scatter sprinkles on top.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 F degrees (325 F for glass baking dish).
• Line 8-inch baking pan with foil extending over edges to form handles.
• Grease foil.
• Microwave 2 squares chocolate and butter in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until butter is melted.
• Stir until chocolate is melted.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
• Stir in 1 egg until well blended.
• Stir in flour.
• Spread batter in pan.
• Microwave remaining chocolate (6 squares if using semi-sweet, 4 squares if using bittersweet) and the cream in microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes; stir until chocolate is melted.
• Beat remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 2 eggs in small bowl with mixer on high speed 1 minute until thick and lemon-yellow colored; beat in chocolate/cream mixture.
• Pour over batter in pan.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until mousse topping is set and the edges begin to pull away from sides of pan.
• Cool in pan.
• Run knife around edge of pan to loosen brownies from sides.
• Lift from pan using foil as handles.
• Decorate with powdered sugar, if desired (see tip).
• Cut into 16 fudgy brownies.
• For an extra special touch, garnish with fresh red raspberries and whipped cream!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Microwave 2 oz. chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. 30 sec. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Blend in 1 egg. Add flour; mix well. Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
• Microwave remaining chocolate and cream in microwaveable bowl 1 min. 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Beat remaining sugar and eggs in large bowl with mixer on high speed 1 min. or until thick and lemon colored. Add cream mixture; mix well. Pour over batter in pan.
• Bake 35 min. or until topping is set. Cool in pan. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen dessert; use foil handles to remove from pan before cutting to serve. Keep refrigerated.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
• In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly over brownie base.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave Topping ingredients uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds; stir until smooth; cool 10 minutes. Drop topping by spoonfuls over filling layer; spread evenly. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs and adding coffee granules. Spread batter in pan. Bake as directed on box. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Cut brownies into 1-inch squares. Place half of the squares in bottom of 3-quart glass bowl. Make pudding mix as directed on box for pudding, using milk. Pour half of the pudding over brownies in bowl. Top with half each of the toffee bits and whipped topping. Repeat with remaining brownies, pudding, toffee bits and whipped topping.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
• Place the butter in a medium saucepan, and melt over low heat. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and stir constantly until melted. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir until well mixed. Add the melted chocolate mixture, and mix until combined. Add the flour and salt, and mix just until combined. Fold in the nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
• Place the batter in the greased pan, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is dull and an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Do not overbake. Cool completely. If desired, dust the top with cocoa powder before cutting.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350F degrees.
• Prepare brownie mix as directed on package for 13 × 9-inch rectangular pan, using water, oil and eggs and stirring coffee into batter.
• Bake and cool as directed.
• Cut brownies into 1-inch squares.
• Place half of the brownie squares in the bottom of a 3-quart glass bowl.
• Prepare pudding mix as directed on package for pudding, Pour half of the pudding over brownies in bowl.
• Top with half each of the toffee bits and whipped cream.
• Repeat with remaining brownies, pudding, toffee bits and whipped cream.
• Sprinkle with reserved toffee bits.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
• Cover and refrigerate any remaining trifle (if you have any left, doubtful).

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Using a hand held electric mixer, beat the eggs and salt together in a large mixing bowl until frothy. Add the sugar and beat until the eggs are thick and pale yellow, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat an additional 30 seconds.
• Put the margarine and chocolate in a microwave safe container and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir to insure that the chocolate has melted. Microwave an additional 30 seconds, if needed.
• With the mixer running, pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Add the flour and beat 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat an additional 30 seconds.
• Spray the cake pan with a pan release spray and pour in the brownie batter. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes until the center is barely set.* Remove the pan from the oven and let cool. Top with the ganache and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, remove from freezer and slice immediately. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• Put the chocolate chips and cream into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl and stir with a whisk or fork until well mixed. Use immediately. If using the ganache later it will need to be reheated.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with nonstick spray. Melt butter and chocolate in large saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in eggs, 2 cups sugar, jam and liqueur. Stir in flour and salt, then chocolate chips. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
• Bake brownie until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 45 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Run small knife around edges of pan. Remove pan sides. (Brownie can be prepared 2 days ahead. Wrap tightly with plastic and store at room temperature.) Dust brownie with powdered sugar. Cut into 12 wedges and serve.

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 9 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving overhang. Spray foil with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Combine 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate and butter in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water and cool chocolate mixture until lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in large bowl to blend. Whisk in chocolate mixture. Stir in flour, then chopped toasted walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared baking pan. Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 26 to 28 minutes. Transfer pan to cooling rack and let brownies cool completely.
• Bring cream to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add remaining 6 ounces chocolate to hot cream and let stand 5 minutes to soften, then whisk until melted and smooth. Pour chocolate ganache over brownie sheet in pan and spread to cover completely. Let stand at cool room temperature until topping is set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.
• Using foil as aid, lift brownie sheet from pan. Fold down foil edges. Using large sharp knife, cut brownie sheet into 25 squares, wiping knife with hot moist cloth after each cut. Arrange brownies on platter and serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Microwave 2 oz. chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup coffee; mix well. Blend in 1 egg. Stir in flour; spread onto bottom of 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Microwave remaining chocolate and cream in microwaveable bowl 1-1/2 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in remaining coffee.
• Beat remaining sugar and eggs in small bowl with mixer on high speed 1 min. or until thick and lemon colored. Add cream mixture; mix well. Pour over batter in pan.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until topping is set and edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely before cutting to serve.