Description
Rich chocolate skillet brownies from Barefoot Contessa delight chocolate enthusiasts with intense flavor and irresistible texture. Guests will savor each warm, gooey bite of this classic dessert crafted for ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (115 g) unsalted butter
- 4 oz (115 g) Hershey’s semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 oz (85 g) Hershey’s semisweet chocolate chips
- 1.4 oz (40 g) unsweetened chocolate
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant coffee powder (Nescafé)
- 19.2 fl oz (568 ml) vanilla ice cream (Häagen-Dazs)
- 4.2 oz (120 g) sugar
- 0.5 oz (15 g) sugar
- 1.2 oz (35 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 oz (15 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), setting the stage for rich, decadent brownies.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt semisweet chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk eggs, coffee powder, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until harmoniously blended.
- Chocolate Incorporation: Allow melted chocolate to cool slightly, then gently fold into the egg mixture, creating a luxurious, dark batter.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt, then delicately fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined, maintaining a velvety texture.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Coat remaining chocolate chips with flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter, creating delightful chocolate pockets.
- Skillet Preparation: Transfer batter evenly into cast-iron skillets or a baking dish, ensuring uniform depth for consistent baking.
- Baking Perfection: Bake for 22 minutes, aiming for a slightly soft center – a toothpick should emerge with a few moist crumbs, promising a fudgy, indulgent dessert.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm, crowned with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate the intense chocolate experience.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Sinking: Coat extra chocolate chips with flour to ensure even distribution throughout the brownie batter, creating delightful chocolate pockets in every bite.
- Master the Melt: Use a double boiler technique by placing chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring gently to achieve a smooth, glossy chocolate base without burning.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Look for a slightly soft center and moist crumbs on the toothpick – this ensures ultra-fudgy brownies that aren’t overbaked or dry.
- Serve with Flair: Pair warm brownies with vanilla ice cream to create a classic dessert combination that elevates the rich chocolate intensity and provides a delightful temperature contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg