How to tell when Brownies are done

It can be tricky to tell when Brownies are done because the usual method of putting a skewer/cake tester into the middle and it coming out clean, doesn’t apply here. These Brownies especially with Lindor dotted throughout will have gooey middles especially when first out of the oven. If they are done, the internal temperature should be 73 C/165 F. That being said, after 30 minutes in the Oven, they will be ready anyway. These Brownies, like most good Brownie recipes need cooling time to achieve the perfect fudgy texture.

Variations for this easy brownie recipe

Use other Lindor Truffle Flavours such as Salted Caramel in these Chocolatey Lindt Brownies. Add a handful of Chocolate Chips or Nuts for more body. 

Storage - How to store Brownies

Storage for Brownies is quite simple. How to store Brownies in the fridge  These brownies keep well in the fridge in an airtight container or on the counter top (if you are in a cool-ish country) for a week.  If it is super hot where you are, they must be kept in the fridge or they will lose their structure. How to store Brownies in the freezer  Brownies keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container or wrap in 2 layers of cling film followed by one layer of tin foil. Just make sure to label and date them! To serve Bring back to room temperature for 2 - 3 hours before serving. You can do this in the fridge or on the counter top.

Tips to make incredible Lindt Brownies

Fridge time Keep them in the fridge and serve at room temperature or slightly warm in the microwave before eating. If you are in a colder country, the counter top is fine. Chocolate Use Dark Chocolate that is between 55 - 70% for best results. Baking paper Allow some overhang, to make it easier to lift the Brownies out of the tin and secure with clips on the sides Use Room Temperature ingredients Fridge cold ingredients (especially eggs and butter) may cause problems with the mixing of ingredients. Wait for them to cool completely before serving Let them cool completely before serving for best results and texture.   Ribbon Stage  When you are mixing the butter and sugar in Brownie recipes or most Cake recipes, it is important that the eggs and sugar are beaten together until they reach ribbon stage. This means that the batter has become thick foamy, very pale, considerably more voluminous (double or tripled in volume) and will fall off into ribbons. Meaning when you lift the whisk from the mixture, the batter should fall off in thick ribbons and these lines will stay on top of the batter, for a few moments before slowly disappearing. Whisk for at least 5 minutes Whisking eggs with sugar for at least 5 minutes gives the brownies some lift and makes them fluffier. See note re ribbon stage above. Gentle Touch Fold in dry ingredients gently so non of that air you just created gets knocked out.

How to serve

Brownies can be eaten by hand with a cup of your favourite beverage - such as tea, hot chocolate, warm milk or coffee. Or you can eat them with a spoon or fork served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream.