3 Easy Ways to Decorate Brownies

With Christmas round the corner, many has asked me how to make your baking more festive without much fuss. Looking at the batch of brownies at the corner of my eye, I decided to share 3 Easy Ways To Decorate Brownies this season. I hope you are delighted to try out the 3 flavours I am sharing: Chocolate Peppermint, White Chocolate Matcha Ganache and Raspberry Cheesecake!

Each of them are equally delicious in their own way, and look so good when put together!

Furthermore, I designed these easy ways to decorate brownies with easily accessible ingredients you can find in your pantry. Otherwise, there should be ready-made substitutes lying around! Just play around with what you have on hand and you will be amazed by the results it can produce!

Even for myself, I was skeptical at how it would turn out. However, I must say it does look really good after the decoration and when placed together!

With all these three recipes for toppings, they are sure to impress your guest by showcasing a variety of flavours and textures. Furthermore, feel free to use these recieps and adapt to your liking!

Without further ado, the recipes!

3 Easy Ways to Decorate Brownies
by Javier Tan November-18-2020

3 Easy ways to decorate brownies: Peppermint Buttercream, White Chocolate Matcha and Raspberry Cheesecake! Easy toppings that are sure to impress your guests!

Number of brownies coated is based on an 8 x 8 inch square brownie!

Ingredients

For Peppermint Butter Cream (Coats 6):

1/4 Cup or 65g of Unsalted Butter, Softened at Room Temperature
3/4 Cup or 100g of Powdered / Icing Sugar, Sifted
1 Teaspoon or 5ml of Milk
Green Food Colouring (to preference)
1/2 Teaspoon or 2.5ml of Peppermint Extract or to preference
Oreos / Chocolate Pieces (Optional)

Instructions

Firstly, cream together the butter and sugar until it comes together using a whisk or hand mixer. Small clumps might be observed.
Then, mix in the milk and whisk until a single consistency is achieved.
Add in the green food colouring and peppermint extract both to presence.
Fold in chocolate pieces or oreos if desired.

For White Chocolate Matcha Ganache (Coats 5):

1 Teaspoon or 2g of Matcha
1 Tablespoon or 15ml of Boiling Water
2 Tablespoons or 30g of Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 Cup or 90g of White Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Firstly, dissolve the matcha powder in hot water.
Next, melt the white chocolate through double boiling method / bain marie. I placed mine in a metal bowl above a pot of hot water at med-low heat and stirred constantly.
Then, mix in the dissolved matcha and heavy whipping cream and whisk until it comes together.
Set aside for 15 – 20 minutes to set before using.
Finished the topping with sifted Matcha Powder right before serving (or it will dissolve).

For Raspberry Cheesecake (Coats 5):

1/4 Cup or 60g of Cream Cheese, Softened at Room Tempearture
1 Teaspoon or 5g of Unsalted Butter, Softened at Room Tempearture
3/4 Cup or 90g of Powdered Sugar, Sifted
1/2 Teaspoon or 2.5ml Vanilla Extract
Up to 1 Teaspoon or 5ml of Milk
Raspberry / Fruit Jam (To preference)

Instructions

Whisk together Cream Cheese, Unsalted Butter and Powdered Sugar (low speed with hand mixer). Mixture will be clumpy.
Add in 1 teaspoon of milk and vanilla and whisk until a single consistency is achieved. If still clumpy or stiff, add in 1/2 teaspoon more of milk.
Spread across the brownies and top with fruit jam and fresh fruits.

Details

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 00 mins
Total time: 0 hour 20 mins
Yield: Delicious, yummy frostings for your brownies!

Notes:

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Serve fresh at room temperature (up to two days), or up to four days if refrigerated.
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Enjoy!
– Bakeomaniac, Javier Tan