Dark chocolate caramel brownies cut in squares and stacked on top of each other

Dark chocolate and caramel brownies

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Level :

Easy

Prep Time :

40 min

Cook Time :

17 min

Servings :

6 to 8 portions

Dark chocolate and caramel brownies recipe


An original recipe by L'Ecole Valrhona Gourmet

Utensils:

  • Rectangle pan
  • Strainer

Made with the products below :

1. Dark chocolate brownies

 Ingredients:

 Prep time: 15 min

 Cook time: 17 min

Steps:

  • Mix the eggs and brown sugar together.
  • Melt the butter and Guanaja 70% dark chocolate or Caraïbe 66% dark chocolate, then incorporate into your first mixture.
  • Add the sifted flour and cocoa powder.
  • Add half of the roughly chopped nuts.
  • Pour into a rectangle pan and sprinkle with the remaining chopped nuts.
  • Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 17 minutes.

2. Salted butter caramel filling

Ingredients:

 Prep time: 15 min

 Rest time: cool until use

Steps:

  • Heat the cream and infuse with the split and scraped Norohy Madagascar vanilla bean.
  • Slowly warm the glucose, then progressively add the sugar and heat to obtain a light caramel.
  • Add the salted butter. Strain the hot infused cream and add to the mixture.
  • Heat to 245°F (118°C).
  • Immediately pour into a large bowl and leave to cool until you are ready to assemble.

3. Brownies assembly

Prep time: 10 min

Rest time: until the caramel hardens


Steps:

  • Once the brownie is cooked, cut in half.
  • Once the caramel has cooled, pour over one half of the brownie, then immediately cover over with the second half.
  • Store in the refrigerator then cut into 6 x 6cm squares.