Fudge-Topped Brownies

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Emeril's Big Game Party

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
2 dozen brownies

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 1 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 51 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon flour, plus 3/4 cup, sifted
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Fudge Topping:

1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour into the pan to coat the sides and bottom, knocking out any excess. Set aside.

In the top of a double boiler or in a bowl set over simmering water, combine the remaining 12 tablespoons butter and the chocolate. Cook, stirring, until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and whisk until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the flour and whisk to combine. Alternate adding the remaining flour and eggs, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the toasted nuts and vanilla.

Pour into the prepared pan, shifting the pan to create an even layer. Bake until risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

For the Fudge Topping: While the brownies are in the oven, in a medium saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa powder and buttermilk over medium heat. Cook until the butter melts and mixture just comes together. Remove from the heat and whisk until smooth. Sift the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

Remove the brownies from the oven and, with the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the brownies every 1 to 2 inches. Pour the Fudge Topping over the brownies and smooth with a rubber spatula. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Cut into 2-inch brownies and serve.

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Maria Plymouth, MA 10-18-2008
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Disappointing
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I love Emeril but these were not good at all. They were too cakey, not chewy like a brownie should be. The frosting was good... and did add to the final product but I will not make them again. I do wonder if I overcooked them but I don't think that's what happened. The texture was just wrong and they were not too rich.Read more
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Elise Fort Walton Beach, FL 10-05-2008
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The Topping is the Best Part
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made these brownies twice. They are rich and delicious. The fudge topping is to die for. I added chocolate chips... instead of nuts, which was a great move. Everyone who has tried these brownies has loved them and asked for another!Read more
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Sara Bowling Green, KY 10-01-2008
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AMAZING!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are hands down the BEST BROWNIES you will ever eat!! I love mine when they aren't cooked all the way so I usually... shave about 10 min off the cook time and they turn out perfect every time. The best part.........The ingredients are things I usually have around the house anyway so I don't have to make a special trip to the store when I want to make them. -You will NEVER buy brownies in a box ever again!!Read more
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Anonymous 09-18-2007
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Mmmmmm Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to prepare, rich, great texture. Only 1 brownie at a time. Prepared for company.. all wanted the recipe
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Jameson Lehigh Acres, FL 02-19-2007
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Time Time Time
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

It took longer to prep then what the recipe called for. They're still cooling on the oven rack so hopefully it turns out ok.... The top fudge mix add about a tablespoon more of butter it seem way to dry spreading it on to the brownies. Overall a fun dish to make!Read more
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Ashley Rex, GA 01-24-2007
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Ashley Jackson
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Emeril is a very wonderful cook and he is a very versitle cook and upon that he knows what he is doing