6 Classic Recipes Prepared With Different Wine Pairing

5) Fudgy Champagne Brownies (5 of 6)

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate (chopped), 1 ½ cups
• Butter (unsalted, cubed), ¾ cups + more for greasing
• Salt, ½ tsp
• Pure vanilla extract, ½ tsp
• Sugar, 1 ¾ cups + 1 ½ tbsp
• All-purpose flour, 1 cup
• 4 large-sized eggs at room temperature
• Champagne, 1 cup divided use

Preparation

1. Set the oven to preheat at 325 degrees F. prepare a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Use a double boiler or microwave to melt chocolate and butter together. Do not overheat. If microwaving, heat 30 seconds, stir and heat again. Keep a check.
3. Beat vanilla, salt, and 1 ¾ cups of sugar in the melted chocolate-butter mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients well.
4. Add flour and continue to whisk for 2 minutes to mix well.
5. Add ¾ cup of champagne in the mixture and continue to whisk for 2 minutes to incorporate well.
6. Transfer mixture into prepared pan and set to bake for 40-55 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean.
7. Meanwhile, combine 1 ½ tbsp and remaining champagne in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and continue for a minute. When brownies are ready, brush the champagne-sugar glaze on top and let the brownies soak them.
8. Let cool, serve and enjoy!