Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Brownie Petit Fours, elegant mini desserts that are sure to impress at any gathering! These chocolate treats are made with a rich brownie base topped with luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet personal treat, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that chocolate lovers crave. With customizable toppings and simple preparation steps, these petit fours can cater to any occasion, making them a must-try recipe for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (for ganache)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- Fleur de sel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- Melt semisweet chocolate and butter together until smooth; let cool.
- Whisk sugars and eggs into the cooled chocolate mixture, then add vanilla.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl; fold into wet ingredients.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth.
- Cut brownies into small squares; dip each into warm ganache and allow excess to drip off.
- Sprinkle with Fleur de sel and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 petit four (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg