Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 8 ounces (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60ml) raspberry puree (from about ½ cup fresh raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter
- Fresh raspberries, for topping (optional)
- White chocolate shavings, for topping (optional)
- Freeze dried raspberry crumbles, for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with slightly moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into bite-sized squares.
- Add fresh raspberries to a small saucepan and bring to medium heat for 5-10 minutes until juices are extracted and pulp is soft. Strain puree using mesh strainer to remove seeds. Set aside measured amount for ganache.
- Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute to soften the chocolate.
- Gently whisk the cream and chocolate together until smooth and glossy. Stir in the raspberry puree and butter until fully incorporated.
- Dip or spoon ganache over cooled brownie bites and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the brownie bites for at least 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings (optional). These Easy Raspberry Ganache Brownie Bites are best served at room temperature. Remove from fridge 30 mins before serving.