These fudgy Brownies with Raspberry Sauce and Chocolate Ganache are amazing! They are super chocolaty, light, and fluffy with a cake-like texture and topped with a fresh raspberry sauce and smooth, creamy chocolate ganache.
Why I love this recipe
This recipe is a small batch and makes 4 brownies, perfect for a small dinner party, a family of four, Valentine’s Day, or a romantic dessert for two 2 nights in a row!
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Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
cocoa powder
baking soda
egg
butter
vanilla extract
flour
salt
fresh raspberries
sugar
cornstarch
semisweet chocolate chips
heavy whipping cream
Substitutions
Try using blueberries or strawberries instead of raspberries.
Equipment used for this recipe
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- 6×6 cake pan
- wire rack
- saucepans
How to make Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
Step 1 – Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 – In the bowl of a stand mixer (or other medium bowl and electric mixer), combine cocoa, baking soda, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/8 cup very hot water. Stir until mixed together.
Step 3 – With the mixer on the lowest speed add in the order listed: 2/3 cup sugar, slightly beaten egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until combined. Then, fold in 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Step 4 – Pour the brownie batter into a small 6 x 6 buttered cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides. It is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 5 – While the brownies are cooling make the sauce. In a small saucepan combine the raspberries, 2 teaspoons sugar, cornstarch, and 1/8 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Step 6 – While the raspberry sauce is cooling make the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan combine 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat. Stir constantly until the ganache is smooth and creamy.
Step 7 – Pour or drizzle the smooth chocolate ganache over the top of the cooled brownies. Top with the raspberry sauce evenly over brownies. Use a toothpick or butter knife and gently swirl the ganache and raspberry sauce together. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips
You can also mix the raspberry sauce into the brownie batter before pouring it into the buttered pan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Brownies with Raspberry Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- ⅛ cup boiling water
Add in the order listed:
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 egg (slightly beaten)
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
For the Raspberry Sauce:
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (slice each in half)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ⅛ cup water
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or other medium bowl and hand mixer), combine cocoa, baking soda, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/8 cup very hot water. Stir until mixed together.
- With the mixer on lowest speed add in the order listed: 2/3 cup sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until combined. Fold in 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into a 6×6 buttered cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides. It is done when a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While brownies are cooling make raspberry sauce. In a small saucepan combine raspberries, 2 teaspoons sugar, cornstarch, and 1/8 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
- While raspberry sauce is cooling make chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan combine 2/3 cup chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat. Stir constantly until the ganache is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the melted chocolate ganache over the top of brownies and spread evenly. Top with raspberry sauce spreading evenly over brownies. Use a toothpick or butter knife and gently swirl the ganache and raspberry sauce together. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can also mix the raspberry sauce into the brownie batter before pouring it into the buttered pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
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