Description
Rich chocolate brownies with a creamy peanut butter filling offer pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor each decadent bite of this irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (336 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 10 tbsps (142 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 oz (113 grams) semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (64 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Soften peanut butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until it becomes easily spreadable, maintaining a moderate temperature.
- Prepare an 8-inch square pan by lining it with parchment paper, creating overhang for easy removal. Spread the warmed peanut butter evenly across the base and freeze for one hour until solid.
- Remove the frozen peanut butter sheet from the pan and return to the freezer. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter and semisweet chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and integrated.
- Mix granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture, whisking until well combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Add eggs, extra egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for one minute to create a uniform mixture.
- Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Carefully place the frozen peanut butter sheet on top, then cover completely with remaining batter.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with minimal moisture. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then use parchment overhang to remove.
- Allow brownies to cool completely for an additional 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Warm peanut butter carefully to prevent overheating, which can alter its texture and flavor, ensuring a smooth, pourable consistency that spreads easily.
- Freezing the peanut butter layer creates a clean, defined center that prevents mixing with the brownie batter and helps maintain a distinct filling.
- Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder for richer, more intense chocolate flavor, selecting semisweet varieties that balance sweetness with deep chocolate notes.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting to achieve clean, precise slices and allow the texture to set properly, preventing crumbly edges and maintaining a fudgy interior.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg