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French Silk Brownies

French Silk Brownies: Decadent Treat That Will Wow You

Indulge in these French Silk Brownies, combining chocolate filling and a fudgy base for an easy yet impressive dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Adds moisture; swap with vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 3 oz Bittersweet chocolate Semi-sweet chocolate can be used
  • 1 cup Sugar Avoid substitutes to keep texture intact
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour as needed
  • 1/2 tsp Pure vanilla extract Opt for organic for best taste
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt Sea salt works well
  • Cooking spray For greasing the pan; substitute with parchment paper
For the Chocolate Filling
  • 1 packet Gelatin For vegan, use agar-agar
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free
For Topping
  • 1 cup Dark or semisweet chocolate chips Can omit for a lighter treat
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar Crucial for stability of whipped topping
  • Chocolate shavings or curls Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • medium-sized saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Stir in sugar and then add eggs one at a time, mixing until glossy.
  4. Fold in flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. While cooling, dissolve gelatin in cold water and whip 1 cup of cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Mix in the melted chocolate and then the gelatin to create the filling.
  8. Spread the chocolate filling over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Cut into squares, serve chilled, and optionally top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the heavy cream before whipping for best results. Ensure all ingredients used for gluten-free versions are certified gluten-free.

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