Ingredients
– 1 recipe of fudge brownies for the brownie base
– Β½ cup (113g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature for the frosting
– ΒΎ cup (90g) powdered sugar for the frosting
– ΒΌ cup (21g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder for the frosting
– 1 teaspoon meringue powder for the frosting
– A pinch of salt for the frosting
– Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the frosting
– 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency) for the frosting
– 1 bar (quantity as per bar size) ruby chocolate broken into squares for topping the brownies and frosting
Instructions
1-How to Prepare the Perfect Valentines Brownies Ruby Chocolate: Step-by-Step Guide Creating these Valentines Brownies Ruby Chocolate is straightforward and fun, even for beginners. Start by preheating your oven to 170Β°C (340Β°F) and lining a baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal. This ensures your brownies come out clean and intact, ready for that luscious topping.
2-Next, melt the ruby chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring gently until smooth. In another bowl, whisk eggs with caster sugar until pale and fluffy to incorporate air for a lighter texture. For more details on related treats, check out our no-churn ice cream recipe to pair with your brownies.
3-Gradually fold the melted mixture into the egg mix, then sift in the plain flour and cocoa powder, folding gently to keep the batter airy. Pour it into your prepared pan and level it with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer shows moist crumbs, then cool completely before adding frosting.
4-Once cooled, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, meringue powder, salt, and vanilla extract until fluffy, adding milk if needed. Spread it over the brownies, cut into squares with a clean knife, and top each with a ruby chocolate square. This method keeps the brownies moist and chewy, with the ruby chocolateβs fruity flavor shining through.
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π« Cocoa powder enhances the red color.
βοΈ Chill cookies before baking to prevent spreading.
π©βπ³ Use a food processor or pastry cutter for best dough texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
