Brownie Petit Fours
Indulge in the decadent delight of Brownie Petit Fours, perfect for any celebration or gathering. These elegant, bite-sized treats feature a rich fudgy brownie base topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of fleur de sel for that ideal sweet-salty combination. Not only do they look exquisite on any dessert table, but they are also surprisingly easy to make—ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create these show-stopping desserts that your guests will love, ensuring seconds are requested!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated 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
- For the ganache: 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- fleur de sel for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and light brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl. Fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool brownies completely before cutting them into small squares or rectangles.
- Heat heavy whipping cream in another saucepan until it simmers, then pour over chopped semisweet chocolate. Let sit before stirring until smooth.
- Coat each brownie square with warm ganache and allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and let set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 petit four (30g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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