Brownie Truffles

Brownie Truffles

from foodnetwork.com

For this recipe, Ree transforms brownies into chocolate truffles. What is more, these are super-simple brownies, made in a skillet.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 mounded tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces dark baking chocolate
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Directions

  1. 1

    Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, melt the butter until just bubbling. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugars until combined.

  3. 3

    Add the bittersweet chocolate, then stir to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until well combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt, then fold until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

  4. 4

    Bake until just set in the middle, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cut and transfer the brownies to a food processor; alternately, you can use a hand mixer. Add the softened cream cheese and process until smooth.

  6. 6

    Using a mounded 1-tablespoon scoop, remove golf ball-size portions of the mixture and roll so that they are perfectly round. Place on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Place the tray in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.

  7. 7

    Melt the dark baking chocolate over a double boiler until smooth.

  8. 8

    Using a fork, dip the truffles in the chocolate, coating them completely. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet immediately, then sprinkle with the pistachios.

  9. 9

    Return to the freezer to let the chocolate harden for 5 to 10 minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve or transfer to an airtight container. The truffles can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.