Fat Tuesday

This food network truffle brownie recipe is megasimple. I enjoy watching the food network and this is one of the few recipes that I’ve actually tried to make after seeing it on TV.  I’m not much of a baker, but these brownies turn out every time! It’s extremely dense and rich. The recipes says it makes 8 servings, but I recommend cutting it into at least 12 pieces.  Even 1/12 is almost too rich for me.    
Brownie ingredients: Sugar, flour, vanilla, margarine, salt, eggs, chocolate 
Ganache ingredients: heavy cream and chocolate chips
 
In a mixing bowl add two eggs and 1/2 tsp. salt.
 
Use a mixer and beat until…
 
frothy.

Add 1c. of sugar.

Beat until…

thick and pale yellow. (2-3minutes)
Add 1T. of pure vanilla extract and beat for 30 more seconds. 
Add 1 stick of margarine and…

3 ounces of chopped unsweetened chocolate

to a microwave save bowl and heat for 1 minute.
Stir until smooth.
With the mixer running, add chocolate to egg mixture.
Add 1/2c. of all purpose flour and mix for 1 minute.  Scrape sides and beat for 30 more seconds.
Pour in a greased round foil pan.
Bake in oven, on top rack, at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until center is barely set.  I cook my for 17 minutes.  The center will be soft to the touch and a toothpick check will be gooey. 
Remove from the oven and let cool. 
While brownies cool make the ganache.  Add 1/4 c. of heavy cream and 1/2 c. of chocolate chips.  Microwave for 1 minute.
Whisk until creamy and smooth.
Spread over brownies and place in freezer for 1 hour.
Remove from foil pan and cut while cold.  Let brownies come to room temperature before serving.  Find a printable version of the recipe here.  I like to eat them with a little homemade raspberry jam and some whip cream on the side.