Description
These indulgent Salted Caramel Guinness Brownies are rich and fudgy, featuring dark and white chocolate melted together with Guinness beer for a deep, complex flavor. They are topped with chocolate-covered sea salted caramel morsels before baking to add a sweet and salty crunch. Finished with a luscious Jameson Irish whiskey whipped cream and drizzled with Irish whiskey caramel sauce, these brownies offer a decadent treat perfect for special occasions or dessert lovers who enjoy a boozy twist.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces 70% dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate morsels
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup chocolate covered sea salted caramel filled morsels
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon Jameson Irish whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
For Topping:
- Irish Whiskey Caramel Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and kosher salt. Set aside for later.
- Melt chocolates and butter: Using a double boiler, gently melt the unsalted butter, 70% dark chocolate, and white chocolate morsels together, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Beat eggs and sugar: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs and brown sugar. Mix on medium speed until the mixture becomes fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add melted chocolate mixture: With the mixer running on low, slowly drizzle in the cooled melted chocolate mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate vanilla and Guinness: Stir in the vanilla extract and Guinness stout until the batter is smooth.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 9×13 pan. Evenly sprinkle the top with chocolate covered sea salted caramel filled morsels, pressing them lightly into the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares to serve.
- Make Jameson whipped cream: In a clean bowl of an electric mixer, combine heavy whipped cream, Jameson Irish whiskey, and vanilla bean paste. Whip on high speed until fluffy and soft peaks form.
- Serve: Top each brownie square with a generous dollop of Jameson whipped cream and drizzle with Irish whiskey caramel sauce to finish.
Notes
- Use a good quality Guinness stout for rich flavor.
- Ensure chocolate is fully melted and slightly cooled before adding to eggs to prevent scrambling.
- The sea salted caramel morsels add a delightful contrast; substitute with chopped salted caramels if unavailable.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Irish whiskey caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired