Brownie Frosting Recipe
This rich and glossy brownie frosting recipe uses semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream, blended to a smooth consistency and chilled until spreadable. It creates a luscious topping perfect for enhancing the deep chocolate flavor of brownies while providing a silky, decadent finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting for one 8x8 or 9x9 inch batch of brownies
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 230 g (8 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 230 g (1 cup) heavy cream (30% fat)
- 8 g (2 tsp) honey or glucose syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate: Place the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate into a heatproof bowl. If using, add the honey or glucose syrup to the chocolate to aid in smoothness and shine.
- Heat the cream: Warm the heavy cream gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until it is just steaming but not boiling.
- Combine cream and chocolate: Pour the hot cream slowly over the chopped chocolate and honey mixture. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the chocolate without stirring.
- Mix to achieve glaze: After resting, stir the mixture gently beginning from the center outward until the frosting becomes smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
- Chill to thicken: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 3 to 4 hours, or until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency suitable for frosting brownies.
- Frost the brownies: Spread the chilled frosting evenly over completely cooled brownies. Chill the frosted brownies briefly to set the frosting before slicing for clean, professional edges.
Notes
- If honey or glucose syrup is unavailable, the frosting will still be delicious but may have a slightly different gloss and texture.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the frosting.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream, but texture and flavor will vary.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate to maximize the richness and flavor of the frosting.
Keywords: Brownie frosting, chocolate frosting, semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, rich frosting, glossy frosting, easy chocolate frosting
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