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4th of July Brownie
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

Frost a brownie with chocolate ganache then decorate it by painting luster dust fireworks on top. This dessert is perfect for the 4th of July or a New Year's Eve party.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july dessert, brownie, luster dust, new years eve
Servings: 12
Author: Beth
Ingredients
  • 1 baked and cooled brownie (8-inch or 9-inch square)
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • cranberry, blue, cantaloupe, white, and silver luster dust
  • 1-2 tablespoons vodka, orange extract or peppermint extract
Instructions
Chocolate Ganache:
  1. Pour finely chopped chocolate in a glass bowl.
  2. Heat in microwave on medium power for 20 seconds, just to warm the chocolate.
  3. Bring the heavy whipping cream and corn syrup just to a boil in a saucepan set over medium heat.
  4. Pour your hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 3 minutes to allow the cream to begin melting the chocolate.
  5. Using a  rubber spatula, start stirring in small circles in the center of the bowl and gradually make the circles bigger until you've incorporated all the cream and chocolate together.
  6. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes until it thickens just slightly.
  7. Pour the ganache over the brownie and allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
  8. Scrape along the bottom edge of the brownie to remove any drips of chocolate ganache.
  9. Let the brownie set at room temperature for at least two hours, but best overnight until the chocolate ganache firms up.
Luster Dust Paint:
  1. Pour ½ teaspoon of vodka into a small bowl then add
  2. about an equal amount of luster dust.
  3. Stir until well blended.
  4. Create small bowls of all your "paint" colors.
  5. Paint fireworks onto the brownie (see the tutorial for detailed instructions).
  6. Allow the painted fireworks to dry for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy.