Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
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Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
Description
This dessert recipe starts with a classic cocoa-based brownie made from melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, combined with cocoa powder and leavening agents for a tender crumb. Once baked and cooled, the brownies receive a thick spread of peanut butter filling that balances sweetness and nuttiness through a blend of butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of water for creaminess.
To finish, a semisweet chocolate and butter ganache is melted and spread evenly over the peanut butter layer, adding a smooth, rich chocolate coating. The assembled dessert is chilled briefly to set before slicing, resulting in distinct layers with a fudgy brownie bottom, creamy peanut butter center, and glossy chocolate top.
This multidimensional treat offers varied textures from tender brownie to creamy filling and shiny ganache. It suits occasions where an indulgent, layered dessert is desired. Refrigerate after assembly and cut into squares to serve.
Ingredients
Brownie:
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes then let cool for 20 minutes.
- To your stand mixer add the butter and peanut butter on medium speed until creamy.
- On low speed add in powdered sugar and water until creamy.
- Spread mixture over the brownies evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl add the chocolate chips and butter and microwave on 50% power in 30 second increments until completely melted.
- Stir the chocolate and butter mixture for 1 minute until the mixture is glossy.
- Spread chocolate evenly over the peanut butter filling.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 643IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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