Peppermint Cream Brownie Torte
This Peppermint Cream Brownie Torte features layers of fudgy brownies, a creamy peppermint filling, and smooth chocolate ganache. Topped with homemade chocolate trees and festive candies, it's a perfect dessert for the holidays, offering a delightful blend of mint and chocolate.
Equipment
- 13×9-inch baking pan
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Parchment paper or waxed paper
- Toothpicks for the chocolate trees
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
- Chocolate Ganache
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- Water oil, eggs called for on the brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil, greased with cooking spray.
- Prepare brownie batter as per package instructions for cake like brownies and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Heat 1/4 cup whipping cream in a saucepan, remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips until melted.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Whip 2/3 cup whipping cream to soft peaks and fold into peppermint cream mixture and the refrigerate.
- Lift brownies from the pan using the foil and cut into 3 rectangles.
- Layer brownies with peppermint cream and chocolate ganache, refrigerating until ready to serve.
- For the chocolate trees, trace tree shapes on parchment paper and pipe melted chocolate into the outlines.
- Refrigerate to harden, then decorate the torte with festive candies and chocolate trees before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a ziplock bag with the corner snipped works just as well for the chocolate trees.
Nutrional Information:
Calories: 131 || Total Fat: 4g || Carbohydrates: 16g || Protein: 67g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- The combination of rich chocolate brownies, creamy peppermint filling, and silky ganache creates a luxurious and festive dessert.
- The layered presentation makes it a show-stopping centerpiece for holiday gatherings.
- The homemade chocolate trees add a creative and decorative touch that’s fun to make.
- The refreshing peppermint flavor perfectly balances the indulgent chocolate, making it a delightful treat.
- It’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with festive candies for added charm and personality.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overbaking the brownies, as they can become dry and lose their fudgy texture.
- Avoid folding the whipped cream too vigorously into the peppermint cream mixture, as it can deflate and lose its light, airy texture.
- Avoid assembling the torte before the ganache and peppermint cream have properly cooled, as warm ingredients can cause the layers to melt or slide.