Rich Guinness Chocolate Brownies
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of these Guinness chocolate brownies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe combines the deep, malty essence of Guinness stout with smooth bittersweet and white chocolates, creating a dense and fudgy brownie that is moist and utterly irresistible. These brownies are a delightful treat for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Serve them warm with a dusting of confectioners' sugar or pair with ice cream for an extra indulgence.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Eggs
4 (large eggs)
Superfine Sugar
3/4 cup (for beating with eggs)
Bittersweet Chocolate
8 ounces (chopped)
White Chocolate
4 ounces (chopped)
Unsalted Butter
6 tablespoons (for melting with chocolate)
All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup (sifted)
Cocoa Powder
3/4 cup (sifted)
Guinness Stout
1 1/4 cups (for blending into the batter)
Confectioners' Sugar
as needed (for dusting before serving)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the eggs and superfine sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
4
In a medium saucepan, melt the bittersweet chocolate, white chocolate, and unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly incorporate the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, beating well to combine.
6
Sift together the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, and then gradually mix them into the chocolate batter until just combined and smooth.
7
Gently whisk in the Guinness stout until the batter is fully blended and silky.
8
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
11
For serving, dust the cooled brownies with confectioners' sugar, cut them into squares, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rich Guinness Chocolate Brownies?
They are a dense, fudgy, and moist dessert that combines the malty essence of Guinness stout with bittersweet and white chocolates.
What is the required oven temperature for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
What size baking pan is recommended?
An 8-inch square baking pan is used for this recipe.
How many eggs do I need?
You will need 4 large eggs.
What kind of sugar should be used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of superfine sugar to be beaten with the eggs.
Which chocolates are included in the ingredients?
The recipe uses 8 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate and 4 ounces of chopped white chocolate.
How much butter is required?
The recipe requires 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
How much Guinness Stout should I use?
You should use 1 1/4 cups of Guinness Stout.
How much flour is needed?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, which should be sifted.
How much cocoa powder is used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sifted cocoa powder.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Grease the pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
What is the first step in mixing the ingredients?
Use an electric mixer to beat together the eggs and superfine sugar until they are light, fluffy, and pale.
How do I melt the chocolate and butter?
Melt the bittersweet chocolate, white chocolate, and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat while stirring continuously.
When do I add the flour and cocoa powder?
Sift them together and gradually mix them into the chocolate and egg batter until just combined and smooth.
How is the Guinness incorporated?
Gently whisk the Guinness stout into the batter until it is fully blended and silky.
How long do the brownies bake?
Bake them in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
How do I check if the brownies are done?
Insert a skewer or toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
How long should the brownies cool?
Allow them to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
How are the brownies finished before serving?
Dust the cooled brownies with confectioners' sugar and cut them into squares.
What is the texture of these brownies?
These brownies are dense, fudgy, and moist.
Can these brownies be served warm?
Yes, they can be served warm, often with a dusting of confectioners' sugar or paired with ice cream.
Should the dry ingredients be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies sifting the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder.
What equipment is needed to beat the eggs?
An electric mixer is recommended to achieve a light and fluffy consistency.
Is the white chocolate melted or used as chips?
The white chocolate is chopped and melted along with the bittersweet chocolate and butter.
What is the main flavor profile?
The flavor is rich and decadent, featuring a deep malty essence from the stout paired with dark and white chocolates.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 9 ingredients.
What is the recipe ID?
The recipe ID is rich-guinness-chocolate-brownies.
Are these brownies suitable for special occasions?
Yes, they are described as perfect for everything from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
What should I use for dusting the brownies?
Use confectioners' sugar as needed for dusting.
How should I spread the batter in the pan?
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.