Chocolate Brownies

Preparation

• Brownies

  • With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Butter an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan and line with a strip of parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides.
  • In a bowl, over a double boiler or in a microwave oven, melt the chocolate with the butter. Let cool.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the melted chocolate, then the flour. Mix to combine. Spread the batter out in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with a few crumbs attached (the toothpick should not be completely clean). Let cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours.

• Dark Chocolate Ganache

  • Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a bowl.
  • In a small pot, bring the cream and corn syrup to a boil. Pour over the chocolate and let melt for 2 minutes without stirring. Mix with a spatula until shiny and smooth. Add the butter. Let the ganache cool at room temperature until thick and spreadable, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled brownies. Cut into squares.