Mint Brownie Bites Ganache (Printable Version)
Fudgy mint-infused brownie bites topped with smooth chocolate ganache, ideal for quick, bite-sized enjoyment.
# What You Need:
→ For the Brownie Bites
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ For the Ganache
10 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
11 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
→ Optional Garnish
13 - Fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Place butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until completely smooth and melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the batter. Fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until tops appear set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
07 - Let brownie bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Place chopped chocolate in a small bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until steaming, then pour over chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute. Add peppermint extract and stir until smooth and glossy.
09 - Spoon or pipe ganache onto each cooled brownie bite. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings if desired. Allow ganache to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than any other dessert Ive ever made at parties
- The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate hits every single craving spot
- Theyre portion controlled which somehow makes eating three of them totally reasonable
02 -
- Overbaking by even 2 minutes turns these from fudgy to dry so watch them closely at the 12 minute mark
- Hot cream and chocolate must sit for that full minute before stirring or the ganache will never come together properly
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly and quickly
- If the ganache seizes, whisk in a teaspoon of warm cream to bring it back