Layered Peanut Butter Brownies (Print Version)

Fudgy chocolate brownies layered with creamy peanut butter and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

# What You Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Peanut Butter Layer

08 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Ganache

13 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk well. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined.
03 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 22-25 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan.
04 - Beat peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
05 - Place chocolate chips in heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
06 - Pour and spread ganache over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until set. Lift from pan using parchment. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fudgy brownie base stays impossibly moist even after days
  • That peanut butter layer hits you like a warm hug
  • The ganache on top makes them look absolutely stunning
02 -
  • The brownies must be completely cool before adding the peanut butter layer or it will melt
  • Use a hot knife to cut clean squares wiping it clean between each cut
  • These taste even better after sitting in the fridge overnight
03 -
  • Chill your pan of brownies in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting to get perfect sharp edges
  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee to the brownie batter to deepen the chocolate flavor

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