Dominique Ansel's Fudgy Dutch Cocoa Brownies
Renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel's signature brownie recipe delivers intense chocolate flavor through Dutch process cocoa powder and a generous mix of milk and dark chocolate chips. The technique of partially melting butter with sugar creates an exceptionally fudgy, dense texture that sets these brownies apart from standard recipes. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking bakery-quality results at home, these brownies benefit from chilling before serving to achieve the ideal chewy consistency.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and line 8-inch square pan with foil or parchment, grease bottom only
- 2
Weigh flour and whisk with baking powder and salt, sift only if lumpy, set aside
- 3
Begin melting butter in saucepan, when halfway melted add half the sugar
- 4
Heat butter and sugar together to dissolve sugar, remove from heat
- 5
Whisk eggs and remaining sugar until smooth in mixing bowl
- 6
Whisk in melted butter mixture and cocoa powder until smooth
- 7
Stir in flour mixture and let cool if still warm
- 8
Fold in chocolate chips
- 9
Scrape thick batter into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula
- 10
Bake until set
- 11
Cool completely, then lift from pan and serve, chill if desired
Tips
Weigh ingredients for best results as this recipe provides gram measurements for precision
Cool the batter slightly before adding chocolate chips to prevent melting
Chill finished brownies before cutting for cleaner slices and enhanced fudgy texture
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week
Can be made 1 day ahead, store covered
Serve at room temperature or chilled, cut into squares
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake to maintain fudgy texture
Cool batter before adding chips to prevent melting
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Swaps
may affect texture slightly
FAQ
Can I use regular cocoa powder instead of Dutch process?
Yes, but Dutch process gives richer color and smoother flavor. Regular cocoa will work with slightly different taste.
How long do these brownies keep?
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. They're best within first 2 days.
Can I freeze these brownies?
Yes, wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.