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Caramel Cornflake Brownies

Caramel Cornflake Brownies: A Sweet Crunch You Can't Resist

These Caramel Cornflake Brownies combine a fudgy base with a crunchy cornflake topping, drizzled in sweet caramel for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 2 cups Cornflakes Choose plain, unfrosted cornflakes for best results.
  • 1 cup Butter Or margarine.
  • 200 grams Dark Chocolate Opt for high-quality chocolate.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Or brown sugar for a caramel hint.
  • 1 cup Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 2 large Eggs Or flax eggs for egg-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Reduce for low-sodium version.
For the Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract for a twist.
For the Cornflake Mixture
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking tin
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease an 8x8 inch baking tin with butter or cooking spray. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C for fan ovens) or Gas Mark 6.
  3. Melt butter and dark chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together melted mixture, sugar, flour, salt, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes until set yet gooey.
  6. Cool brownies in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  7. Make caramel by melting sugar over medium heat, stirring until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Add cream while whisking until thick.
  8. Gently mix caramel with cornflakes until coated.
  9. Spread the caramel cornflake mixture over the cooled brownies and let set.
  10. Allow to set at room temperature for an additional 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing to prevent messiness and maintain structure.

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