Description
Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are an irresistible dessert that consists of a fudgy, rich chocolate brownie with a creamy peanut butter layer embedded right in the middle. The combination of the rich chocolate flavor with the creamy peanut butter filling makes this treat a deliciously addictive indulgence. The peanut butter layer melts beautifully into the chocolate when baked, creating a gooey, satisfying texture that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1¼ cups creamy peanut butter (not natural-style)
- Optional: a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for contrast
Brownie Batter:
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Freeze the Peanut Butter Layer:
- Microwave peanut butter for 20–30 seconds until pourable.
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Pour and spread peanut butter evenly. Freeze for 1 hour until solid.
- Lift out the slab using parchment and return to freezer while prepping batter.
- Make the Brownie Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the pan again with parchment.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl (30-sec bursts).
- Whisk in sugar until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Assemble:
- Pour half the batter into the pan and smooth it out.
- Place frozen peanut butter slab on top.
- Cover with remaining batter and smooth the surface.
- Bake:
- Bake for ~30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly gooey.
- Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then lift out and cool another 30 before slicing.
Notes
For an extra indulgent twist, drizzle melted chocolate or warm peanut butter over the top before serving. These brownies also taste amazing slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies Recipe