Description
Dark chocolate fruffles emerge as a sinful fusion of rich brownies and crispy fries. Delicate French techniques combine with American comfort dessert for an indulgent experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 oz (85 g) unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Sea salt flakes (Maldon Sea Salt Flakes) for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm oven to 350°F with rack positioned centrally for optimal heat circulation.
- Egg Foundation: Vigorously whisk eggs and salt until light and frothy, creating an aerated base for the batter.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually fold sugar into egg mixture, transforming it into a pale, voluminous cream with consistent texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce vanilla extract, blending smoothly to distribute aromatic notes throughout the mixture.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter into a glossy, uniform liquid using microwave technique, stirring carefully to prevent scorching.
- Batter Development: Stream molten chocolate into egg blend while mixing, creating a rich, dark, and homogeneous batter with deep chocolate essence.
- Flour Incorporation: Gently fold flour into chocolate mixture, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain a tender crumb and prevent overworking.
- Pan Preparation: Line baking pan with parchment, lightly mist with cooking spray to facilitate easy release and clean removal.
- Baking Process: Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing surface evenly, then bake for 15-18 minutes until center remains slightly underdone with minimal movement.
- Cooling and Shaping: Allow brownies to cool completely, then slice into slender fry-like strips, refrigerating wrapped in foil for 30 minutes to firm texture.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate using double boiler or microwave, then dip chilled brownie strips, ensuring complete and elegant coverage.
- Finishing Touches: Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over chocolate-coated strips, then chill on silicone-lined sheet until chocolate sets definitively.
- Serving Suggestion: Present directly from refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and deliver a decadent, crisp chocolate experience.
Notes
- Chill for Precision: Refrigerate brownie strips before dipping to ensure clean, crisp chocolate coating and prevent crumbling.
- Master Chocolate Melting: Use low, steady heat when melting chocolate to avoid burning, stirring constantly for smooth, glossy texture.
- Salt Enhances Flavor: Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after dipping to create a gourmet contrast between sweet chocolate and savory salt.
- Storage Secret: Keep brownie fries in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 5 days, maintaining optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg