And around the holidays these Chocolate Brownies with White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache start calling my name.
It’s like they know about my weakness for brownies?
Rich, fudgy, and amazing, these brownies have little bits of white chocolate peppermint throughout them, just perfect for teasing your tastebuds.
ISo when you are in the mood for a chocolate brownie but want something extra special?
This recipe is for you!
It is rich, creamy, and flavorful.
They are sure to please chocolate and peppermint lovers alike!
Homemade Chocolate Brownies with White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
With the holidays coming up, many people are looking for festive treats to make.
These homemade brownies are a great option, and they have a festive twist: they’re made with white chocolate peppermint bits.
They’re delicious and easy to make, and they’ll be sure to please any crowd.
The flavors of chocolate and peppermint are a classic winter pairing, and they make these brownies the perfect dessert for your next holiday party.
The white chocolate ganache you top them with dresses these brownies up for the holidays.
As pure and lovely as a layer of snow, you then sprinkle that pretty white layer with peppermint bits that add just the right splash of color for your holiday table.
These brownies are almost too pretty to eat – and yet, no one will be able to resist them.
Chocolate Brownies with White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache are not only perfect for holiday occasions – from Christmas dinner to holiday parties.
They also make a great gift for any chocolate lover you know. Sometimes tasty treats are the best Christmas presents – and these are sure to please!
Ingredients
There is no need to be ashamed of your love for brownies. In fact, you should celebrate it by making the best brownies you will ever taste.
And we’re not talking about the kind that come from a box.
We’re talking about brownies that have a twist.
Ingredients to make the Chocolate Brownies:
If you’re in the mood for some delicious brownies, you’re in luck!
These brownies are simple to make and only require a few common pantry ingredients.
It’s a great brownie recipe that’s perfect to serve with or without the ganache.
But the ganache makes them so special and decadent.
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup white chocolate peppermint chips
Ingredients to make the White Chocolate Ganache:
This recipe for white chocolate peppermint ganache is the perfect way to add some extra flavor to your brownies.
But you’ll love this.
Make some extra because it’s also delicious on cookies, cakes, or other baked goods.
The ganache is simple to make and can be used as a filling or topping.
A chocolate ganache is a rich and luxurious chocolate sauce that can be used as an icing, filling, or decoration.
It’s made by combining chocolate and cream, and the proportions of each determine the thickness and richness of the ganache.
Here, we’re using white chocolate (or almond bark) in place of chocolate.
We’re also using milk and butter in place of cream.
You may substitute cream if you would prefer.
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or almond bark
Ingredients for Garnish:
You will need an additional 1 cup white chocolate peppermint bits for garnish.
I like to sprinkle them liberally, but you may adjust it to your liking.
How to make chocolate brownies with white chocolate peppermint ganache
Pre-Steps:
Preheat oven to 350F
Grease and line a 9″ x 9″ baking dish
How to make the homemade chocolate brownies:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder.
Stir until mixed.
Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture, beat well, then add remaining half.
Stir in the 1/2 cup white chocolate peppermint chips and then fold the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is firm to the touch and the edges are crisp and pull away from the edges of the pan.
Allow to cool as you prepare the ganache.
How to make the homemade White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache:
Place milk, butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir frequently until the mixture is completely incorporated.
Remove from heat and then add the vanilla extract and white chocolate.
Stir until completely melted.
Pour the white chocolate ganache over the brownies and smooth with an offset spatula.
How to decorate the brownies
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh brownies in the oven.
And when they come out, they’re always so tempting, with their warm, chocolatey goodness.
It can be really hard not to dig in.
But the wait is worth it!
Sprinkle the additional white chocolate peppermint bits on the ganache while it is still wet.
Let ganache set before cutting and serving, about one hour.
The ganache needs to set before serving.
Homemade chocolate brownies are always a favorite, and these brownies are even better with the addition of white chocolate peppermint ganache.
This easy to make recipe is perfect for those celebrations like Valentine’s Day or Christmas where you want something special but don’t want to spend a lot of money.
The brownies are rich and delicious, and the peppermint flavor pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
More recipes with chocolate and peppermint
Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Coffee
Peppermint Chocolate White Russian Cocktail
Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Grasshopper with Thin Mint Cookies
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Chocolate Brownies with White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or hand mixer
- 9×9 Square Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Ingredients to Make the Brownies:
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup white chocolate peppermint bits
Ingredients to Make the White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache:
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or almond bark
Ingredients for Garnish
- 1 cup white chocolate peppermint bits additional
Instructions
Instructions to Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease and line a 9″ x 9″ baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter melted
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated.2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Stir until mixed.1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture, beat well, then add remaining half.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup white chocolate peppermint chips and then fold the mixture into the prepared baking dish.1/2 cup white chocolate peppermint bits
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is firm to the touch and the edges are crisp and pull away from the edges of the pan.
- Allow to cool as you prepare the ganache.
Instructions to Make the White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
- Place milk, butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture is completely incorporated.1/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup butter, 1 1/4 cup sugar
- Remove from heat and then add the vanilla extract and white chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup white chocolate peppermint bits
- Pour the white chocolate ganache over the brownies and smooth with an offset spatula.
- Sprinkle the additional white chocolate peppermint bits on the ganache while it is still wet.1 cup white chocolate chips or almond bark
- Let ganache set before cutting and serving, about one hour.
Notes
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