Tips for this recipe
For the best results with Truffle Brownies, ensure your butter and chocolate are at room temperature to allow easier mixing. Gently fold in the walnuts to maintain their texture without overmixing, which can deflate the batter.
Why you will love this recipe
Truffle Brownies are a luxurious take on classic brownies, featuring rich bittersweet chocolate and creamy truffle ganache. The combination of crunchy walnuts with the fudgy center creates an unbeatable texture that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup toasted and coarsely chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Adviced equipment
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment: A versatile and powerful stand mixer that makes it easy to mix doughs and batters for baking, ideal for incorporating ingredients smoothly crucial in making truffle brownies.
- Digital Kitchen Scale: Precision kitchen scale helps accurately measure ingredients by weight, essential for precise recipe execution.
- Silicone Spatula Set: A set of silicone spatulas in various sizes is perfect for scraping bowls clean and folding ingredients without scratching the surface.
- Food Processor with Chopping Blade: Assists in chopping nuts, chocolate, or other components into fine pieces before adding them to your batter.
- Precision Measuring Cups Set: A set of measuring cups that measure liquid and dry ingredients accurately is crucial for baking recipes like truffle brownies.
- High-Speed Blender (16 Cup): Ideal for smoothing out chocolate or creating a fudgy ganache, essential components in some variations of brownies and truffles.
- Quality Chef Knife Set: A set of sharp chef knives ensures precise cutting of ingredients like nuts or cheese for garnishing your baked goods.
- Microwave-Safe Cake Pan (9″ Square): While not directly required, a microwave-safe pan can be useful in some modern brownie recipes that suggest using the microwave to melt chocolate or butter quickly.
- Heavy Duty Stand Mixer Bowl: Large bowls are essential for mixing all your ingredients together before baking, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Silicone Baking Mat: A silicone baking mat provides a non-stick surface in the oven and can help evenly spread batter or chocolate on surfaces for decoration.
- Digital Oven Thermometer: Ensures your oven is at the correct temperature, which is vital for baking brownies to perfection.
History of the recipe
The concept of chocolate truffle brownies dates back to the late 19th century, where it emerged as a luxurious dessert. However, modern variations with ganache and precise ingredient measurements have refined the recipe into what we now enjoy.
Fun facts about this recipe
Chocolate truffle brownies represent an indulgent fusion of two iconic desserts. The addition of a chocolate ganache layer not only elevates the flavor profile but also offers a nod to traditional French truffles, transforming your everyday brownie into something extraordinary.