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Reese’s Pieces Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 servings

Description

These Reese’s Pieces Brownies combine rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownies with a luscious espresso-infused ganache and a colorful topping of Reese’s Pieces candy. The brownies feature a deep chocolate flavor enhanced by cocoa powder and espresso powder, baked to a perfect fudgy-cakey texture. Topped with a smooth ganache and a playful sprinkle of Reese’s Pieces, this dessert offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that’s perfect for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 11 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70% cacao)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), chopped into 1″ cubes
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 5 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Ganache

  • 9 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70% cacao)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

Topping

  • 15 ounce bag of Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9″ x 13″ pan thoroughly with butter on the bottom and sides to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, and fine sea salt until well combined.
  3. Melt chocolate and butter: Coarsely chop 11 ounces of dark chocolate. Place chocolate, cubed butter, and 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder into a large heatproof bowl. Set this bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add sugars to chocolate mixture: Remove from heat, then whisk in granulated sugar and dark brown sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  5. Incorporate eggs: Add 3 of the large eggs to the chocolate mixture, whisking until combined. Then add the remaining 2 eggs, whisking again until smooth and cohesive.
  6. Add vanilla extract: Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract gently, taking care not to overbeat the batter.
  7. Fold in flour mixture: Gently fold the flour, cocoa, and salt mixture into the chocolate batter using a spatula. Fold just until combined, leaving some small visible streaks of flour for a tender texture.
  8. Pour and smooth batter: Pour the prepared brownie batter into the buttered pan. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula or spoon.
  9. Bake brownies: Bake on the center rack of the oven for 30 minutes total, rotating the pan halfway through baking for even cooking. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached but not wet batter.
  10. Prepare ganache ingredients: While brownies cool in the pan, coarsely chop 9 ounces of dark chocolate and add to a medium mixing bowl along with 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder.
  11. Heat cream: Warm 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat just until a skin starts to form on the surface – do not boil.
  12. Make ganache: Immediately pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and espresso powder. Let it sit undisturbed for 8-10 minutes to soften the chocolate.
  13. Stir ganache smooth: Stir the mixture gently until glossy and smooth. If chunks remain, briefly place the bowl over simmering water and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  14. Cool and cut brownies: Once the brownies have cooled sufficiently, carefully invert the entire pan of brownies onto a flat surface. Cut into a 4 x 6 grid creating twenty-four approximately 2-inch squares.
  15. Top brownies with ganache: Spoon about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of the warm ganache over each brownie square and smooth it with the back of the spoon so it slowly drips down the sides, creating a half-dipped appearance.
  16. Garnish with Reese’s Pieces: Carefully top the ganache with a 4 x 4 grid of Reese’s Pieces candies on each brownie square, alternating colors for a vibrant, fun look.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao for the best rich flavor.
  • Instant espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without adding bitterness.
  • Do not overbake the brownies; remove them when the toothpick tests just slightly moist for a fudgy texture.
  • The ganache can be reheated gently if it becomes too firm to spread easily.
  • Room temperature eggs help achieve a smooth batter and even baking.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely before adding ganache to prevent melting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/reeses-pieces-brownies-recipe/