Pistachio Brownies
Our decadent Pistachio Brownies are the best! Imagine biting into a fudgy and moist brownie, only to be surprised by a creamy pistachio white chocolate ganache filling. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, a layer of smooth chocolate ganache and crunchy pistachios on top. Are you drooling yet?
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories:
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 Brownie Mix + ingredients for a 9x9 baking pan baked and cooled according to box instructions
Pistachio White Chocolate Ganache
- 1 & 1/4 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 3-4 tablespoons pistachio butter or 2-3 tablespoons pistachio paste depending how much pistachio taste you want
- ½ cup heavy cream bring to room temperature or warmed up, not cold
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped semisweet bars
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream room temperature or warmed up, not cold (can also use 3 tablespoons any nut butter, like the pistachio butter or peanut butter, if you're not wanting to use heavy cream)
Toppings
- ½ cup chopped pistachios add more if desired. I used salted roasted pistachios, but if you have unsalted pistachios, you can add some sea salt to the tops of these brownies as well. I love the sweet and salty!
Instructions
Instructions How to Make Pistachio White Chocolate Brownies
Brownies
- Preheat oven according to the instructions per your brownies and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make brownies according to box instructions using eggs, oil and water and transfer the brownie batter to your prepared pan and bake until brownies are done, again according to the instructions.
Pistachio White Chocolate Ganache
- Once the brownies have cooled, you can make the pistachio white chocolate ganache. In a medium sized microwave-safe bowl and melt the white chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring in between each increment until chocolate is melted.
- If the heavy cream is cold, place it in the microwave for 20 seconds or until lukewarm.
- Add the pistachio butter or paste to your melted white chocolate and mix together. Add the warm heavy cream and mix together using a whisk. Quickly, transfer the pistachio ganache to the top of the brownies, and spread out on top of the brownies, as the ganache will start to firm up. Make the chocolate ganache.
- Can add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or corn syrup to ganache to thin chocolate ganache out as well
Chocolate Ganache
- In a medium sized microwave-safe bowl and melt the white chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring in between each increment until chocolate is melted.
2 Options: Heavy Cream or Nut Butter Options Plus Thinning out Tips if needed.
- If using the the heavy cream is cold, place it in the microwave for 20 seconds or until lukewarm. Add the warmed cream to the melted chocolate and quickly combine well and transfer to the top of the pistachio ganache and spread out evenly.
- If wanting to use Pistachio butter or peanut butter, use 3 tablespoons to your melted chocolate.
- Can add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or corn syrup to ganache to thin chocolate ganache out as well
Toppings
- Add the chopped pistachios on top and place the brownies in the fridge for a few minutes until the ganache has set completely. Remove the brownies from the baking pan and cut into squares and enjoy the pistachio brownie flavor fun!