Shamrock Mint Brownies Ganache (Printable)
Fudgy brownies layered with mint cream and topped by silky chocolate ganache for a festive treat.
# What You Need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Mint Cream Layer
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tbsp whole milk
11 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
12 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ Chocolate Ganache
13 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
15 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
04 - Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
06 - Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth. Add green food coloring to desired shade.
07 - Spread mint cream evenly over cooled brownies. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
08 - Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Let stand 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
09 - Pour ganache over chilled mint layer and spread evenly. Chill again until set, about 30 to 45 minutes.
10 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares with a sharp, warm knife for clean edges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The three layer texture creates this incredible fudgy creamy silky experience that feels way more impressive than the effort required
- That chocolate mint combination hits different somehow cooling and rich all at once like dessert magic
02 -
- The brownie layer must be completely cool before adding the mint cream or it will melt into a weird streaky mess
- Warm your knife under hot water and wipe it clean between cuts for those picture perfect sharp edges
03 -
- Use hot water to clean your offset spatula between layers for perfectly smooth surfaces
- If your ganache seizes add a tiny splash of warm cream and stir gently to save it