THE BEST Lindt BROWNIES - Brownies with Lindor in the middle is like having the best chocolate melty pudding in brownie form. With this recipe you are guaranteed fudgy Brownies with a gooey middle.
Line a square 9 inch square baking pan/tin with baking paper/parchment paper leaving some overhang to help lift them out later!
Melt Butter and Chocolate in a large mixing bowl over a medium saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) over medium low heat, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Beat Eggs, Vanilla and Sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl or in a stand mixer till pale and voluminous. At least double in size! This is what makes fudgy brownies.
Stir in the melted Chocolate mixture slowly. If using a stand mixer, use a very low setting to mix in.
Sift in the dry ingredients - Plain Flour and Cocoa. Fold into the brownie mixture very gently.
Scrape brownie batter into prepared square pan/tin. Add Lindt Truffles into the Brownie tin. I added 9.
Bake for 20 minutes. If you want a thicker Brownie, increase the ingredients by a third and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Leave to cool completely before cutting. Place in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
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 serveBring 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 timeKeep 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.ChocolateUse Dark Chocolate that is between 55 - 70% for best results.Baking paperAllow some overhang, to make it easier to lift the Brownies out of the tin and secure with clips on the sidesUse Room Temperature ingredientsFridge cold ingredients (especially eggs and butter) may cause problems with the mixing of ingredients.Wait for them to cool completely before servingLet 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 minutesWhisking eggs with sugar for at least5 minutes gives the brownies some lift and makes them fluffier. See note re ribbon stage above.Gentle TouchFold 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.