Description
Rich, soft brownies made with ripe bananas, topped with chocolate peanut butter ganache.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium-large banana)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3-4 large bananas (for topping)
- 12 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment and spray the paper lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla; whisk just to mix.
- Mix in the mashed banana until smooth.
- Add the flour and whisk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until boiling and pour over the chocolate.
- Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until velvety.
- Slice bananas in half lengthwise and arrange on the cooled brownies.
- Pour the ganache over the bananas, ensuring they are covered.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm the ganache.
- Cut into squares with a warm knife and serve. Optionally, add a scoop of plain ice cream.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for better sweetness and flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to keep brownies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American