Ingredients
- 1 18 oz box brownie mix
- Ingredients called for on brownie box usually eggs, oil, water
- 1 extra large egg optional for fudginess
- 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped and melted (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12-15 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup orange candy melts
- Fresh mint or basil sprigs optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to temperature on brownie box and line 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare brownie batter according to box, adding extra egg and melted chocolate for fudginess.
- Pour into pan and bake according to box directions until toothpick has moist crumbs.
- Allow brownie cake to cool completely.
- Wash and dry your strawberries. Melt the orange candy melts according to package directions, then dip each strawberry by holding the stem. Place on parchment paper to set.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Don't let it boil.
- Put the chopped chocolate in a heatproof/microwave safe bowl, then pour the hot cream over it. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the butter until melted.
- Spread the ganache evenly on top of the brownie cake.
- Arrange the orange strawberry "pumpkins" evenly spaced on top of the cake. Add mint leaves for cute little vines if you want.
Notes
Storage: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
