Description
Create spooky Zombie Brain Brownies perfect for Halloween or themed parties. These moist brownies are topped with neon green gelatinous brains made from fondant and corn syrup, finished with a smooth white chocolate ganache for an eerie and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fondant Brains
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 – 8 oz white fondant
- 1 gel food coloring (neon green)
- 1 cup corn syrup
Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix
- 3 Tbsp water
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
White Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- â…“ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 gel food coloring (neon green)
Instructions
- Prepare Fondant: Remove the fondant from the package and dust your hands with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Soften Fondant: Knead the fondant until it becomes soft and pliable for molding.
- Color Fondant: Make an indent in the center of the fondant and add a few drops of neon green gel food coloring.
- Mix Color: Work the food coloring thoroughly into the fondant until it is evenly dyed bright green.
- Prepare Mold: Using a small brush, dust the inside of the brain mold with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Mold Fondant: Pinch off approximately 3 tablespoons of fondant and press it firmly into the mold to form the brain shapes.
- Remove Brains: Carefully remove the fondant brains from the mold and place them on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat for drying.
- Repeat: Repeat the molding process for a total of 12 brains to cover your batch of brownies.
- Dry Fondant Brains: Allow the fondant brains to air dry overnight to set their shape fully.
- Color Corn Syrup: Mix in a few drops of neon green gel food coloring into the corn syrup to create a slimy glaze.
- Glaze Brains: Using a small brush, dip it in the green corn syrup and gently brush over each fondant brain for a glossy, realistic effect.
- Set Aside: Set the glazed brains aside to allow the syrup to slightly tack up while preparing the brownies.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box, combining the mix with water, canola oil, and eggs as directed.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a mini cupcake pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Fill Pan: Fill each cavity of the mini cupcake pan about three-quarters full with the prepared brownie batter.
- Bake Brownies: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for approximately 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Brownies: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them from the pan.
- Prepare Ganache: In a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Color Cream: Whisk in a few drops of neon green food coloring into the hot cream to tint the ganache.
- Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Whisk Ganache: Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy to create the ganache topping.
- Remove Brownies: Carefully remove cooled brownies from the pan and place them on a serving surface.
- Assemble: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the green white chocolate ganache onto the top of each brownie.
- Top with Brain: Place one fondant brain gently in the center of the ganache on each brownie for a creepy finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Zombie Brain Brownies are ready to serve and impress guests at your next spooky gathering!
Notes
- Allow the fondant brains to dry completely overnight for best texture and stability.
- Use a silicone mat for easy removal of fondant brains without damaging their shape.
- Adjust the amount of neon green food coloring if you prefer a more subtle or intense color effect.
- Mini cupcake pans allow for perfectly sized individual brownie servings and great presentation.
- Ganache can be made ahead of time and gently reheated before assembling the brownies.
