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Turtle Brownies (Pecan, Caramel and Chocolate Ganache)

Turtle Brownies (Pecan, Caramel and Chocolate Ganache)

These are the perfect combination of crunch and creamy in one bite! A classic fudgy brownie surrounds a caramel layer, pecans throughout, and covered in a rich chocolate ganache. The result is something that is perfectly smooth and fudgy with a lil bite of pecan.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 100 g (½ cup) Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate Melted
  • 170 g (¾ cup) Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 100 g (½ cup) Light Brown Soft Sugar
  • 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 (2) Large Free Range Eggs
  • 80 g ( cup) All Purpose Flour
  • 30 g (6 tbsp) Cocoa Powder
  • Pinch of Salt

For the Filling

  • 20 Soft Caramels
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) Heavy Cream
  • 60 g (½ cup) Chopped Pecans

For the Ganache

  • 220 g ( cup) Dark/Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • 180 ml (6 tbsp) Heavy Cream
  • 60 g (½ cup) Chopped Pecans

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 370℉/180℃. Line an 8x8" baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, break up the dark chocolate and melt in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between to make sure it doesn't burn. Alternatively, set up a double boiler. Do this by placing a heatproof bowl over a small pot of simmering water. Add the chocolate to the heatproof bowl and stir until melted. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and both sugars until fully combined (3-5 minutes). Add in the eggs and vanilla and whisk again.
  • Now, add the melted chocolate slowly and combine. 
  • Add the flour, salt and cocoa powder. Fold gently with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Pour half the batter into the lined pan.

For the Caramel Filling

  • Bake 10 minutes, until the top looks just set. Meanwhile, make the caramel.
  • Unwrap the caramels and place in a small saucepan with the cream. Melt over a medium heat until totally melted. Pour this over the baked brownie. Top with the pecans. Top with the remaining brownie batter and bake a further 15 minutes, until the middle is only a little wobbly. Let cool.

For the Ganache

  • Chop the chocolate up into small pieces if using block chocolate (chocolate chips are fine too). Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl/jug.
  • Heat the cream over a medium heat in a small saucepan. Once it has started simmering, pour it over the chocolate. Leave for 2 minutes, then whisk to create a thick, glossy chocolate ganache. Pour over the baked brownies.
  • Top with the crushed pecans. Let set at room temperature to ensure a shiny top! Slice then serve.