I found this recipe ages ago and promptly printed it out so I could make it as soon as possible. Of course, when I found it earlier this week and remembered how excited I was to make them, I was forced to laugh at the fact that my initial excitement had been almost two years ago. Now, that either proves that I’m unorganized or that I have more recipes to try than I have time to make them. As I’ve always prided myself on my organizational skills, I’m going with the latter.
It is suggested with this recipe that it’s a good idea to make these brownies with high quality ingredients. I have to agree with that. These brownies are all about the chocolate, so use the best kind you’re willing to buy. Good quality chocolate is becoming more and more available these days. Most grocery stores will offer something besides Hershey’s, Baker’s, and Nestle. While my local grocery store is not that great, they do offer Ghirardelli. I also used Schokinag cocoa powder that I bought at our local cook’s store.
I made these brownies for New Years’ Eve, and the wonderful aroma that filled the kitchen was just heavenly. Few things offer a better smell than chocolate baking in the oven. If that weren’t enough, adding chocolate ganache just pushed them over the top.
I am usually not a straight chocolate brownie fan. I like some nuts or something thrown in for some added interest. Quinn is the chocolate purist around here. I expected him to love them, which he did, but I didn’t think I’d enjoy them quite so much. They are truly decadent. For all you chocolate lovers, these are a must for your recipe collection.
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30 responses so far ↓
1 amanda // Jan 3, 2008 at 9:16 pm
that looks so dense and fudgy. yum! i always have a problem with baking them though. they seems undercooked most of the time, just too moist
2 Kristen // Jan 3, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Oh my…this looks like a serious dessert for any chocoholic!
3 Miss Scarlett // Jan 3, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Those look like my kind of brownies. Wow.
4 Tartelette // Jan 3, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Talk about calling my name!! These are next o the brownie recipe list (I “force” myself to bakig brownies once a week :)). That picture just made me weak in my chocolate knees!
5 Mansi // Jan 3, 2008 at 11:59 pm
mascarpone and chocolate!! what more could we ask for??!! this looks so fabulous:)
6 Cindy // Jan 4, 2008 at 12:07 am
Chocolate and marscapone,
What a heavenly combination!
7 Ashley // Jan 4, 2008 at 12:56 am
I’m intrigued by baked goods with mascarpone and these look really good!
8 Katie // Jan 4, 2008 at 12:56 am
wow they look so decedent! I know a chocolate lover who would die for these. Thanks for the recipe.
9 peabody // Jan 4, 2008 at 3:13 am
Those look rich and yummy.
10 Maxine // Jan 4, 2008 at 7:28 am
I just found your blog through Tastespotting and have just gotten lost in all your gorgeous pictures and recipes! This brownie recipe looks like heaven and I just put on my “must try soon” list. I’ll definitely be back frequently! Thanks
11 Hannah // Jan 4, 2008 at 8:12 am
Wow, those brownies just look like pure fudge- Talk about food porn!
12 Alicia // Jan 4, 2008 at 8:21 am
After seeing that pictures, I have no choice but to make these brownies.
13 megan // Jan 4, 2008 at 9:21 am
Bookmarked for the wekend!
14 auntjone // Jan 4, 2008 at 10:30 am
Holy hell. I am making those for the husband’s birthday this weekend. Thanks!
15 JEP // Jan 4, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Mascarpone, good chocolate & ganache…I can smell these baking right now!
16 jennifer // Jan 4, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Thanks, everyone! These truly are delicious. So rich and dense… A real chocolate lovers’ dream.
17 Zarah Maria // Jan 5, 2008 at 4:09 am
I litterally let out a “wooooooooooot!” when I saw the picture in my reader. A definite must-try…:)
18 Tracy // Jan 5, 2008 at 9:51 am
Wow, those look incredible. Great photo.
19 Mary Coleman // Jan 5, 2008 at 10:22 am
Good Lord. Look at that! There go the resolutions. Right out the window.
Yum.
20 jeena // Jan 5, 2008 at 4:48 pm
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Let me know if you would like to exchange links. Thanks Jeena x
21 jennifer // Jan 5, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Thanks, y’all!
22 Marni // Jan 7, 2008 at 3:45 pm
gorgeous!!!!!!!!! i already need a tall glass of milk just thinking about it!
23 Cat // Jan 8, 2008 at 9:12 am
Impossible to start a diet with such a gorgeous cake! Lovely blog, Cat
24 jennifer // Jan 8, 2008 at 11:39 am
Thanks, Marni and Cat!
25 Helene // Jan 9, 2008 at 5:32 pm
This is what I call a wonderful brownie. Looks really good and yummy!
26 jennifer // Jan 9, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Thanks, Helene!
27 Kendall // Feb 4, 2008 at 6:48 pm
I have now made these twice in the last two weeks. I can’t get enough!!! I’ll be keeping this recipe on the counter where I can get to it easily for awhile I can tell.
28 jennifer // Feb 4, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Kendall, I’m so glad you like them, too. They are beyond good.
29 Susan // Feb 6, 2008 at 10:36 am
I just wanted to chime in with my review of these - I printed it out the day you posted it, but with the same issue of “too many recipes, too little time,” I just made them last night despite them being in the high-priority file!! :~) Anyway, they were absolutely wonderful - tender, excellent chocolate flavor, moist without being gooey. I used Callebaut semi-sweet and Penzey’s natural cocoa and they worked beautifully. They will be made again and again at our house! Thanks Jennifer!
30 jennifer // Feb 6, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Susan, I’m glad you liked them. They are just so very good.
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