Homemade Decadent Brownie: Juliette's best recipe

At Juliette & Chocolat, a brownie is not just a dessert… It is a passion, a signature indulgence, and a very good reason to turn on the oven!

Our decadent brownie is the ultimate brownie: fudgy, soft, intensely chocolatey, with that rich texture that makes you want to eat it still warm, straight from the pan. That is exactly how we loved it at the beginning of our adventure: by the spoonful, during our rare evenings off, when the smell of chocolate filled the kitchen.

Today, Juliette & Chocolat is known for its artisan brownies, chocolate desserts, and indulgent creations. Our brownies have become one of our most iconic products, made with lots of very good chocolate, and available in several flavors for every type of chocolate lover.

Here is a rich and decadent homemade brownie recipe inspired by our chocolate world. And if you prefer to go faster, we also have everything you need: our chocolate drops, our decadent brownie mix, and of course our ready-to-enjoy brownies, available on the online store. Our chocolate drops are made to melt easily into desserts, our brownie mix lets you prepare rich Belgian chocolate brownies at home, and our artisan brownies can be ordered online to treat yourself or offer a gourmet gift.

Why this brownie is so decadent

A good brownie is not an ordinary chocolate cake. It is all about balance: lots of chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, just enough flour, and above all, careful baking.

This brownie is ready when the edges are slightly puffed and crackled, but the center still moves a little. That small detail makes all the difference between a dry brownie and a fudgy brownie. You want a thin crust on top, rich edges, and a center that is still tender.

For a truly chocolatey result, choose a good semi-sweet dark chocolate, ideally around 55% cocoa. Our 55% dark chocolate drops are perfect for this kind of recipe: they offer a rich, intense taste with just enough bitterness to balance the sweetness of the brownie.

Ingredients

For a 23 x 23 cm pan, or about 9 brownies:

225 g semi-sweet dark chocolate, about 55% cocoa
170 g salted butter
225 g white sugar
80 g brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
120 g all-purpose flour, sifted

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Butter a 23 x 23 cm / 9 x 9 in pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the chocolate and butter completely, stirring. Add the white sugar and brown sugar, then let them melt for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
Add the eggs one at a time directly into the saucepan. Do not beat the mixture, to avoid incorporating too much air. Add the vanilla. Then add the flour, mixing only until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, turning the pan halfway through baking. The brownie is ready when the edges are slightly puffed and crackled, but the center still moves a little.
Let cool before unmolding and cutting into squares of about 8 cm. Or, if patience is not your greatest quality, eat it by the spoonful straight from the pan. We completely understand.

What chocolate should you choose for a homemade brownie?

Chocolate is the main ingredient in this recipe, so it deserves your full attention. For a dense, fudgy, balanced brownie, we like to use a semi-sweet dark chocolate that is rich in cocoa, but not too bitter.

A chocolate around 55% cocoa gives the brownie an intense, chocolatey, accessible flavor. It brings depth without overpowering the soft texture and comforting side of the dessert.

Our chocolate drops are ideal for baking because they melt easily and give cakes, cookies, pastries, and other desserts a rich, creamy texture. You can also snack on them straight from the bag, but officially, here, we are talking about a recipe.

Don’t feel like measuring? Try our brownie mix

We love making brownies from scratch. But sometimes, what we really want is for the house to smell like chocolate… without taking out the scale, bowls, and saucepans.

That is exactly why we created our Decadent Brownie Mix. It lets you prepare rich, soft, intensely chocolatey brownies at home with 55% semi-sweet Belgian chocolate. Easy to bake, it is perfect for a family activity, a weeknight dessert, a gift for someone who loves to bake, or a little “warm brownie with ice cream” moment after dinner.

What if you want the real Juliette & Chocolat brownie, ready now?

A homemade recipe is wonderful. But sometimes, what you want is the original Juliette & Chocolat brownie: already made, already perfectly fudgy, ready to warm for a few seconds and enjoy.

Our artisan brownies are made in our Chocolate Atelier, with lots of very good Belgian chocolate. They are dense, soft, generous, and available in several flavors: Intense, Classic, S’mores, Pecan, Ivoire, Vegan Double Chocolate, Fleur de Sel Caramel, and more.

They are perfect for treating yourself, sharing, sending a gourmet gift, thanking someone, arriving at dinner with a dessert that will make people happy, or simply keeping a box in the fridge for chocolate emergencies. The collection page also specifies that our brownies are made without gluten, while they may have come into contact with gluten.

How to serve a brownie for maximum pleasure

A brownie is already very good as it is. But if you really want to turn it into a restaurant-style dessert, warm it slightly and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A few simple ideas:

with vanilla ice cream and fleur de sel caramel
with fresh raspberries
with a drizzle of melted chocolate
with a tall glass of cold milk
with an espresso or hot chocolate

The secret is not to overbake it or overheat it. The brownie should stay tender in the center, dense, soft, and fudgy.

Brownies in Montreal: why Juliette & Chocolat?

If you are looking for a brownie in Montreal, an artisan chocolate brownie, a gluten-free brownie, a brownie to offer as a gift, or a box of brownies to order online, Juliette & Chocolat is a must for chocolate dessert lovers.

Since the beginning, we have always loved brownies that do not pretend: rich, generous, very chocolatey, with a truly fudgy texture. Whether you make them at home with our chocolate drops, use our brownie mix, or order our ready-to-eat brownies, the idea remains the same: bringing a true moment of chocolate indulgence to the table.

In summary

To make a decadent homemade brownie, choose good chocolate, watch the baking carefully, and stop when the center is still slightly wobbly. That is where the magic happens.

And if you want to make life easier, Juliette & Chocolat has already prepared several paths to happiness:

our chocolate drops for baking your own desserts;
our decadent brownie mix for an easy homemade brownie;
our ready-to-eat artisan brownies for an immediate craving, a gift, or a dessert to share.

In every case, the result should be the same: lots of chocolate, a fudgy texture, and a few very happy people around the table.