Description
Decadent brownies topped with rich Baileys buttercream and chocolate ganache, perfect for indulgent dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownies:
1 box brownie mix plus required eggs, oil, and water as indicated on the box - Baileys Buttercream:
½ cup salted butter, softened
2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream - Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to brownie mix package instructions. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the brownies as directed on the package, substituting ¼ cup water with ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream if desired. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake accordingly. Remove and cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, vanilla extract, and sifted powdered sugar until combined. With mixer on low, slowly add 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream and continue beating. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Evenly spread the buttercream over the cooled brownies using an offset spatula. Chill in the freezer while preparing ganache.
- Combine ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 45-60 seconds until just simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache evenly over chilled buttercream layer. Allow to set on the countertop for 45-60 minutes or refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- Lift brownies from pan using parchment paper flaps, cut into squares, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips in the ganache.
- Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before spreading the buttercream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg