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St. Patrick’s Mint Cloud Brownie Cups

St. Patrick’s Mint Cloud Brownie Cups for a Sweet Celebration

These St. Patrick's Mint Cloud Brownie Cups blend rich chocolate with a minty whipped cream topping, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Adds deep chocolate flavor; using high-quality cocoa will enhance richness.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness to balance the cocoa's bitterness; substituting with brown sugar adds a hint of caramel.
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour Forms the base structure of your brownies; for gluten sensitivity, replace with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients together, providing moisture and stability; use room temperature eggs for the best mix.
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil Keeps your brownies moist; for extra richness, melted butter works wonders!
  • a pinch salt Enhances all flavors; just a small pinch will do.
For the Mint Cloud Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream Delivers a rich and fluffy texture for the topping; coconut cream is a fantastic dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract Infuses a refreshing mint flavor into the topping; feel free to adjust the amount to your taste preference.
Optional Garnishes
  • sprinkles or mint leaves Perfect for decoration; add a pop of color and festive flair!

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vegetable oil to the dry mixture and stir until smooth and homogenous.
  4. Evenly distribute the brownie mixture into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  5. Bake for about 18 minutes until tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  7. In a cold mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add mint extract and whip until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spoon or pipe the mint cloud topping onto each brownie cup once cooled.
  9. Garnish with sprinkles or mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and cream before whipping for a fluffy texture. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, adding toppings just before serving for best results.

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