Ultimate Festive Brownie with Dulce de Leche, Cherries, and Whipped Cream Recipe
The Ultimate Festive Brownie is a rich, moist chocolate dessert base perfect for creative toppings and festive presentations. Combining a luscious chocolate butter batter baked to perfection with creamy whipped topping, caramel dulce de leche, and a cherry garnish, this brownie offers endless possibilities for indulgent celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 300g chocolate
- 200g butter
- 340g white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 160g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 200g heavy cream
- 400g baker’s dulce de leche
- Cherries, as needed
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or carefully in a pot to avoid burning. Once fully melted and smooth, set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Beat Sugar and Eggs: In a mixer, beat the white sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale, light, and foamy, which helps to incorporate air and create a tender crumb.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar foam. Then mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour gently until the batter is smooth and well combined without overmixing.
- Prepare Baking Pan and Bake: Grease and lightly flour a 23x33x5 cm rectangular baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the prepared batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still moist.
- Cool the Brownie: Remove the baked brownie from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to set the texture and make slicing easier without crumbling.
- Whip Cream and Assemble: Whip the heavy cream until firm peaks form, then transfer it into a piping bag for decoration. Cut the cooled brownie into rounds or squares. Top each piece with a generous dollop of baker’s dulce de leche, a swirl of the whipped cream, and finish with a fresh cherry on top for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Be careful not to overbake the brownies to maintain moistness.
- Chilling the dulce de leche slightly before topping can help it hold shape better.
- For easier cutting, refrigerate the brownies briefly after they’ve cooled.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and assembled just before serving.
Keywords: brownie, chocolate dessert, festive brownie, dulce de leche brownie, whipped cream topping, holiday dessert
