Description
These Mint Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a luscious mint buttercream and smooth chocolate ganache. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings or when you need an indulgent treat with a refreshing twist. #MintBrownies #ChocolateMint #HolidayDesserts #EasyDessertRecipes #HomemadeRecipes #FineDiningRecipes
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- Cooking spray or butter, for greasing the pan
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature (for buttercream)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons green crème de menthe liquor
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time. Fold in flour and salt with a rubber spatula. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until set. Cool completely in the pan.
- To make the buttercream, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add crème de menthe, peppermint extract, and salt. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread buttercream over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the ganache, heat cream until bubbling, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 10 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes before using.
- Spread ganache over chilled buttercream. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace crème de menthe with mint extract and green food coloring.
- Chill between layers for clean slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg