Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Ingredients (23)

• For the Brownie Layer:
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (see note)
• 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup ( about 3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• For the Peanut Butter Layer:
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (about 4 ounces) confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• For the Ganache Topping:
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream