Mint Brownie Bites Ganache (Print Version)
Fudgy brownie bites infused with refreshing mint and topped with silky chocolate ganache.
# What You Need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Mint Ganache
10 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
11 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
→ Optional Garnish
13 - Fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Place butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth and melted, then remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the melted chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the batter. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Distribute batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until tops are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
06 - Let brownie bites rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Place chopped chocolate in a small bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until steaming, then pour over chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, add peppermint extract, and stir until smooth and glossy.
08 - Spoon or pipe ganache onto each cooled brownie bite. Garnish with mint leaves or chocolate shavings if desired. Allow ganache to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The peppermint cuts through the richness so you can actually finish more than one without feeling overwhelmed
- They bake in under 15 minutes but look like you spent forever on them
02 -
- Overbaking makes these dry and cakey instead of fudgy, so pull them out when they still look slightly underdone
- The ganache sets quickly at room temperature so work fast once it's ready
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups evenly and quickly
- Chop your chocolate for the ganache finer than you think you need to