Salted Caramel Brownies for Two
Salted caramel brownies for two are designed for intimate occasions when you want to indulge in a special treat without making a large batch. The brownie base is rich and fudgy, providing a decadent foundation for the gooey salted caramel layer.
Ingredients
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
For the Brownies:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula.
- Continue cooking until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully add the butter and stir until melted and well combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly, being careful as the mixture will bubble up.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sea salt. Set aside to cool while you prepare the brownie batter.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a small baking dish or ramekin that can hold about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of batter.
Prepare the Brownie Batter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt, and stir until just combined.
Assemble the Brownies:
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish or ramekin, spreading it out evenly.
- Drizzle a generous amount of salted caramel sauce over the brownie batter.
- Top with the remaining brownie batter, spreading it out to cover the caramel layer.
Bake the Brownies:
- Place the baking dish or ramekin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate for the brownies and sea salt for the caramel sauce.
- You can adjust the amount of sea salt in the caramel sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve the salted caramel brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of additional caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- These brownies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.