Description
Gooey peanut butter stuffed brownies combine rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter centers for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of this indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups (336 g) creamy peanut butter
- 10 tbsps (142 g) unsalted butter
- 4 oz (113 g) semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 0.5 cup (64 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peanut Butter Preparation: Microwave peanut butter for 25 seconds until smooth and liquid-like, creating an easily spreadable consistency.
- Pan Preparation: Line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Peanut Butter Layer: Spread the warmed peanut butter evenly across the pan, creating a uniform sheet.
- Freezing Process: Freeze the peanut butter layer for 60 minutes until completely solid, then remove using parchment paper and return to freezer.
- Oven Setup: Preheat oven to 350°F with rack positioned in the center.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate and butter in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between cycles until smooth and glossy.
- Batter Development: Whisk sugar into melted chocolate mixture, then incorporate eggs, additional yolk, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly for one minute until slightly thickened.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Gently fold flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the batter, minimizing stirring to maintain delicate texture.
- Layering: Pour half the brownie batter into prepared pan, position frozen peanut butter sheet directly on top, then cover completely with remaining batter.
- Baking Process: Bake for 30 minutes, watching for set exterior with slight center jiggle.
- Cooling Method: Rest brownies in pan for 30 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool an additional 30 minutes before slicing.
- Storage and Serving: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for five days. Serve chilled for optimal fudgy texture.
Notes
- Prepare Peanut Butter Precisely: Microwave peanut butter for exactly 25 seconds to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency without overheating.
- Freeze for Perfect Layering: Freezing the peanut butter sheet allows for clean, precise placement within the brownie batter, preventing mixing and ensuring a distinct filling.
- Minimize Mixing Magic: When incorporating dry ingredients, fold gently and sparingly to maintain the brownie’s rich, fudgy texture and prevent tough, dense results.
- Serve Temperature Matters: Chilling the brownies intensifies their decadent fudge-like quality, creating a more luxurious and intense flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg