Ruby & Gold Brownie
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Good to go
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High profit
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Timeless Classics
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Quick & easy (production)
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Good for freezing
This Ruby & Gold Brownie transforms a classic into a layered, high‑impact dessert by combining deep cocoa intensity with bright, modern contrast. A rich dark chocolate brownie forms the base, studded with caramel cups that bring pockets of sweetness and texture. A smooth dark chocolate ganache adds structure and depth, while a vibrant ruby ganache made with RB2 introduces a delicate fruity note and striking color contrast. The ruby chocolate enhances the overall profile with light acidity and freshness, balancing the richness of caramel and dark chocolate while lifting the finish. The result is a brownie that feels indulgent yet refined—designed for strong visual appeal, clean layering, and consistent performance in display and service. As Chef Mark Seaman describes, “A brownie with ruby and golden chocolate. Rich, colourful, and finished with a delicate fruity note.”
- Level:
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Easy
- Makes:
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24
- Shelf life:
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3 days
- Conservation:
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Air tight at room temperature
Dark Chocolate Brownie with Caramel Cups
Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Brownie with Caramel Cups
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8.0 ozButter
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3.0 ozWater
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1.1 lbSugar
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5.8 ozDark brown sugar
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1.0 lbEggs
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0.7 ozEgg yolks
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0.2 ozVanilla bean paste
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9.3 ozBread flour
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10.6 ozAll-purpose flour
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0.2 ozFine sea salt
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14.7 grBaking powder
Preparation: Dark Chocolate Brownie with Caramel Cups
- Melt chocolate, butter and water together to 45C.
- Sift the dry ingredients and set aside.
- Mix the vanilla into the eggs.
- Using a whisk, gently stir the sugars into the eggs. Use the least amount of agitation possible to maintain a light flake on the top of the brownie.
- Stir a small amound of the egg mixture into the warm chocolate mixutre to thicken.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the flat paddle. With the mixer on the lowest speed, add the egg mixture in a steady cream until mostly combined. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- With the mixer on the lowest speed, add all of the dry ingredients by continuous increments until mostly combined. Do the final mixing by hand to avoid over-mixing the eggs.
- Finish batter by folding in the Caramel Caramel Cups.
- Pour batter into prepared pan (spray/parchment/spray) and bake approximately 40 minutes at 140C.
- Cool.
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Ganache
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11.9 ozHeavy cream
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0.1 ozKosher salt
Preparation: Dark Chocolate Ganache
- Bring cream to a boil.
- Pour over couverture and add salt.
- Use an immersion blender to fully emulsify.
Ruby Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients: Ruby Chocolate Ganache
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7.9 ozAlmond milk
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1.1 ozDe40 glucose
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15.4 grRed microfine powder 048341020
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0.3 ozTartaric acid solution (1:1)
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5.3 ozAlmond milk
Preparation: Ruby Chocolate Ganache
- Sift together the tapioca starch and the red colorant. Set aside.
- Combine almond milk (1) and all of the glucose in a small sauce pot. Heat to 28C.
- Add the sifted powdered color and starch. Stir to hydrate. Continue to heat to 100C.
- Place Ruby chocolate in a tall container and pour hot almond milk mixutre over to cover. Allow to sit with no agitation for 2 minutes, then stir continuously until the chococlate is fullt melted.
- Combine the tartaric acid solution with the remaining almond milk. Add this acid/milk combination to the chocolate mixture and stir to combine until fully emulsified and temperature has dropped to 40C.
Assembly and Finishing
Ingredients: Assembly and Finishing
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0.0 grCallebaut caramel fwf-z6cara
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0.0 grChf-cc-ccrise0
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0.0 grGertrude hawk caramel caramel cups
Preparation: Assembly and Finishing
- Portion brownies in to 30mmx70mm rectangles.
- Dip the tops of the brownies into the Dark Chocolate Ganache and allow to set. As an alternative, ice the sheet of brownies with the ganache prior to cutting.
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