Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
A delicious dessert combining rich chocolate brownies with a creamy peanut butter center, perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
For the brownie batter
- 200 grams unsalted butter (1 3/4 US sticks)
- 1 ¼ cups dark chocolate chips (7 oz)
- 1 cup brown sugar loose packed
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp cooking salt or kosher salt
For the peanut butter filling
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter spread for stuffing
- 1 tsp salt flakes divided
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a pot over low heat, melt the butter and dark chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the pot from heat and mix in the brown sugar until well combined, then add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and remaining salt flakes. Gradually mix this into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
Assembly
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the peanut butter on top, then cover with the remaining brownie batter.
Baking
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dusted with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week or freeze for a month. Use smooth peanut butter for a creamy filling, crunchy for texture. Cool butter and chocolate before adding eggs to avoid cooking them. Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients.