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Chocolate-Covered Brownie Hearts

Chocolate-Covered Brownie Hearts

Delight in these Chocolate-Covered Brownie Hearts, a perfect Valentine's Day treat that combines rich brownies with smooth chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 hearts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips divided
  • 3 oz unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1.125 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz Valentine's Day themed sprinkles

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 8 oz of semisweet chocolate chips and 3 oz of unsweetened chocolate together.
  3. Stir in the softened butter until smooth.
  4. Mix in the instant coffee granules and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the sugar and stir until combined.
  6. Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt into the mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into heart shapes.
  9. For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
  10. Remove from heat and pour over the finely chopped semisweet chocolate.
  11. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  12. Dip the heart-shaped brownies into the ganache and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1heartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Customize your brownies by swapping chocolate types or adding nuts for added texture. Let the brownies rest for optimal texture before serving.

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