Shamrock Mint Brownies Ganache (Print View)
Fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy mint layer and silky ganache topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
→ Mint Cream Layer
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ Chocolate Ganache
14 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
15 - 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
03 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
04 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Add green food coloring as desired. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the mint cream layer.
06 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until glossy and smooth.
07 - Spread ganache over chilled mint layer. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, until set. Lift brownies from the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The mint layer cuts through all that rich chocolate so you can actually eat more than one without feeling overwhelmed
- These look impressive stacked on a plate but require zero fancy techniques or special equipment
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- Overbaking is the death of fudgy brownies, pull them out when moist crumbs still cling to a toothpick
- The mint layer must be completely chilled before adding ganache or the layers will swirl together into a muddy mess
03 -
- Chill the entire pan before slicing for the cleanest edges that look like they came from a bakery
- For an adult version, replace half the mint extract with creme de menthe and reduce the milk slightly