Salted Caramel-Stuffed Brownies
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4.9
Salted Caramel-Stuffed Brownies
Description
Salted Caramel-Stuffed Brownies begin with preparing a pale golden caramel on the stove by heating sweetened condensed milk, golden syrup, butter, and salt while whisking to prevent burning. The caramel is kept warm while the chocolate batter is made by melting unsalted butter with baking chocolate, then stirring in brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, and salt to create a smooth batter.
The batter is partially poured into a greased and lined square pan, topped evenly with the warm caramel layer, then covered with the remaining batter before baking at 350°F. The layered approach allows for a distinct caramel ribbon inside the moist, rich brownies. The baking time is slightly longer than standard brownies to accommodate the caramel layer, resulting in a dense yet tender texture with sweet, salty caramel running through.
Cutting into 16 squares balances rich portions identifiable by the gooey caramel core surrounded by dark chocolate brownie. The use of unsweetened baking chocolate emphasizes the chocolate flavor without extra sweetness, while the salted caramel adds complexity and moisture.
Ingredients
Brownie
- 200g / 7oz butter unsalted
- 200g / 7oz dark chocolate Note 1, or semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg lightly whisked
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or essence)
- 1/2 cup flour , plain/all purpose
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Salted Caramel
- 395g / 14 oz sweetened condensed milk can
- 2 tbsp golden syrup Note 2, or maple syrup
- 60g / 2 oz butter unsalted
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
- Butter and line a 20cm / 8" square tin with parchment / baking paper.
Salted Caramel
- Place the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir occasionally for the first 1 minute. When it is heated (ie. when you see wisps of steam), whisk constantly (leisurely, not vigorously!) for 7 minutes, ensuring the base doesn't catch (Note 3). It should be a pale golden colour.
- Remove from stove and whisk for 30 seconds. Place lid on, set aside and keep warm.
Brownies:
- Melt chocolate & butter: Place chocolate and butter in a bowl. Microwave in three 30 second bursts on high, stirring in between bursts, until melted and smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla: Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and mix well to combine.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Reserve some batter: Measure out 1/2 cup of brownie batter and set aside. Pour the remaining batter into the prepared tin.
- Pour over caramel: Pour the Salted Caramel over the brownie batter, getting as much coverage as you can (as you can't easily spread the caramel once poured). If caramel has cooled and is no longer pourable, reheat it on stove for 1 minute until runny again.
- Cover with reserved brownie batter: Dollop the reserved 1/2 cup of brownie batter randomly over the Salted Caramel. Use a knife or skewer to make “swirls” - they won't be so visible once baked, it's more about spreading brownie batter over the caramel.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes (for very gooey brownie, as pictured) to 35 minutes (for very moist but not super-gooey).
- Cool: Leave to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Use surplus paper overhang to lift out onto a cooling rack. Cool for a further 20 minutes before slicing. Note: Caramel is a bit gooey when still warm but sets firmer once fully cooled, ie. it will cut through neatly.
Notes
- Use unsweetened baking chocolate from the baking aisle; it differs from regular eating chocolate.
- Golden syrup contributes color and sweetness; you can substitute maple syrup or omit it if necessary.
- Whisk the caramel constantly after heating to avoid burning and uneven texture.
- The baking time is longer than regular brownies to ensure the caramel layer sets properly.
- Use weight measurements for best accuracy, especially if outside the US or Australia, as cup sizes vary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 79g | |
| Calories | 293cal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 533IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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