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Caramel Crunch Brownies

Caramel Crunch Brownies: Irresistibly Fudgy Delight You’ll Love

Indulge in these Caramel Crunch Brownies, a perfect blend of fudgy chocolate and crunchy caramel.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 100 g Dark Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for a more decadent taste.
  • 125 g Unsalted Butter Allows for flavor control.
  • 175 g Brown Sugar Light brown sugar recommended for a softer texture.
  • 2 units Eggs Opt for room temperature eggs for better mixing.
  • 100 g Plain Flour Sifting helps achieve a lighter texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder Intensifies the chocolate flavor.
For the Caramel Crunch Topping
  • 440 g Caster Sugar Essential for making the caramel.
  • 125 ml Water Assists in dissolving the sugar.
  • 125 ml Single Cream Adds richness to the caramel.
  • 70 g Puffed Rice Cereal Creates the crunchy topping.
For the Ganache
  • 300 g Dark Chocolate for Ganache Cuts through the sweetness of the caramel.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • 20cm-square baking tin
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramel Crunch Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 20cm-square baking tin by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 100g of dark chocolate and 125g of unsalted butter, stirring until melted and smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 175g of brown sugar, 2 room temperature eggs, 100g of plain flour, and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, then stir in the chocolate mixture until just combined.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin and bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is set.
  5. In a saucepan, heat 440g of caster sugar with 125ml of water until dissolved, then boil undisturbed for 8–10 minutes until golden amber.
  6. Carefully stir in 125ml of single cream and 125g of butter until combined, then remove from heat and fold in 70g of puffed rice cereal.
  7. Spread the caramel crunch mixture over the warm brownies and let cool for about 30 minutes.
  8. Melt 300g of dark chocolate with 125ml of single cream over low heat until smooth, then pour it over the caramel layer and let set for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate and room temperature eggs for best results. Monitor caramel closely to avoid crystallization.

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