Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to dessert paradise! Our guide to mastering Nick Malgieri's Supernatural Brownies unveils the secrets behind creating these rich, decadent treats that have garnered rave reviews from brownie enthusiasts worldwide. With a perfect balance of fudgy and chewy texture, these brownies boast a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. From gathering the essential ingredients to executing each step with precision, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to replicate Nick Malgieri's culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SUPERNATURAL BROWNIES
This recipe is an accidental creation by Nick Malgieri, who (in a rare human moment for a pastry chef) once forgot to double the flour when baking his own fudge brownie recipe. He also adds a measure of brown sugar to the basic formula. The experts are divided as to whether the brown sugar actually contributes flavor or simply makes the brownie moister (molasses, which makes brown sugar brown, is powerfully hydrophilic). It's my belief that the slightly bitter taste of molasses acts as an invisible enhancer to the chocolate. The result is as complex and sophisticated as any terrine or truffle I have ever produced.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories snack, cakes, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 15 large or 24 small brownies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and line with buttered parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, or on low power in a microwave, melt butter, chocolate and sugars together. Cool slightly. In a large bowl or mixer, whisk eggs. Whisk in salt and vanilla.
- Whisk in chocolate mixture. Fold in flour just until combined. If using chopped walnuts, stir them in. Pour batter into prepared pan. If using whole walnuts, arrange on top of batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until shiny and beginning to crack on top. Cool in pan on rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 100 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SUPERNATURAL BROWNIES
Fudgy in the center and cakey-crisp on the surface, these supernatural brownies from pastry chef Nick Malgieri are truly out of this world.
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 24 {2-inch|5 cm} brownies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper (bring parchment up sides of pan so there is a slight overhang) and grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave until bubbling. Add the chocolate and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted. The heat from the butter should be enough to melt the chocolate completely, but if not, place the chocolate-butter mixture in the microwave and heat for 20 seconds or so, then whisk again. (Alternatively, combine the butter and chocolate in a heat proof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted.)
- Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla; whisk until smooth (be sure no lumps of brown sugar remain). Whisk in the chocolate-butter mixture, then add the flour and whisk until the batter is uniform.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top has formed a shiny crust and the batter is moderately firm. Cool completely in the pan on a rack. If not serving right away, wrap pan in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature or refrigerated until the next day.
- To cut brownies, first lift them out of the pan using the parchment overhang and transfer them to a cutting board. Separate the parchment from the edges. Using a sharp knife, trim away the edges and cut the brownies into 2-in squares.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, cut them into squares, wrap tightly in foil, and then place them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 brownie, Calories 212, Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 27g, Protein 2g, SaturatedFat 7g, Sugar 22g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 66mg, Cholesterol 51mg
SUPERNATURAL BROWNIES
Steps:
- One 12 x 18-inch jelly roll pan (commercial half-sheet pan) buttered and lined with buttered parchment or foil.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the middle level. Prepare the pan and set aside. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and turn off heat. Combine butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over pan of water, stirring occasionally until melted. Whisk eggs in a large bowl and whisk in salt, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate and butter mixture, then fold in flour. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 1 hour, until top has formed a shiny crust and batter is moderately firm. Cool in pan on a rack. Wrap pan in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature or refrigerated until the next day.
- To cut brownies, unmold to a cutting board, remove paper and replace with another cutting board. Turn cake right side up and trim away edges. Cut brownies into 2-inch squares. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in layers between parchment or waxed paper in a tin or plastic container that has a tight-fitting cover. Store at room temperature or freeze.
- Variations: Add 4 cups (1 pound) walnut or pecan pieces to the batter.
NICK MALGIERI'S SUPERNATURAL BROWNIES
Steps:
- butter, melted over low heat, add in chocolate, chopped; allow to melt, add sugars & extracts, 4 eggs one by one, 1 cup flour, (1/2 tsp baking powder), 1 tsp salt. Mix. Put in 13x9 in pan, 350 deg F oven appx 30 mins. Let cool, cover with aluminum foil, and let stand overnight before cutting/serving (this last is an essential step, do not!!! mess with these before they have rested)
SUPERNATURAL BROWNIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield about 24 2-inch-square brownie
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- You will need a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan, buttered and lined with buttered parchment or foil.
- Set the rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and turn off heat. Combine butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over pan of water. Stir occasionally until melted.
- Whisk the eggs together in a large bowl, then whisk in salt, sugars, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate and butter mixture, then fold in flour.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 45 minutes, until top has formed a shiny crust and batter is moderately firm. Cool in pan on a rack. Wrap pan in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature or refrigerated until next day.
- To cut brownies, unmold onto a cutting board, remove paper, and replace with another cutting board. Turn cake right side up and trim away edges. Cut brownies into 2-inch squares.
- Serve on their own or with ice cream and hot fudge sauce
BROWNIES (BY NICK MALGIERI)
This recipes comes from the master baker, Nick Malgieri's cookbook, Chocolate: From Simple Cookies To Extravagant Showstoppers (which won the prestigious IACP/Julia Child cookbook award). This recipe makes a very fudgey dense brownie - not at all cake-like. The original recipe stated to cook it for 45 minutes, but I found them to be done after 35 minutes. It also states to let the brownies cool in the pan and cover with plastic wrap until the next day. Additionally, it states to unmold onto a cutting board, turn brownies right-side up and trim away the edges & then slice into 2-inch squares. Well, we couldn't wait until the next day to eat them and I can't even imagine throwing away my favorite part - the edges! NOTE: According to the recipe you can use Bittersweet Chocolate, if desired but I used Semisweet.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 24 Brownies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Set rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coarsely chop or break chocolate into small pieces.
- In a double boiler place butter and chocolate and heat on low until butter and chocolate are melted, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl whisk eggs and then whisk in the salt, sugars and vanilla.
- Slowly pour melted butter/chocolate mixture into egg mixture, stirring until well mixed.
- Fold in flour, stirring until mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until top has formed a shiny crust and batter is moderately firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 120.6, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 17.4, Protein 2.9
SUPERNATURAL BROWNIES
I haven't tried making this yet but friends that have say that it is very good. Adapted from "Chocolate: From Simple Cookies to Extravagant Showstoppers," by Nick Malgieri (Morrow Cookbooks, 1998)
Provided by Chef RickC
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 15-24 Brownies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and line with buttered parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, or on low power in a microwave, melt butter and chocolate together. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl or mixer, whisk eggs. Whisk in salt, sugars and vanilla. Whisk in chocolate mixture. Fold in flour just until combined. If using chopped walnuts, stir them inches.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- If using whole walnuts, arrange on top of batter.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until shiny and beginning to crack on top.
- Cool in pan on rack.
- Note: For best flavor, bake 1 day before serving, let cool and store, tightly wrapped.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 189.3, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 27.6, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the brownies tough.
- Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them, as this will help them to set properly.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can freeze the brownies for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the brownies tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.
- To thaw, remove the brownies from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for several hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
These supernatural brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them fudgy, chewy, or somewhere in between, these brownies are sure to please. So next time you have a chocolate craving, give these supernatural brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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