Have you ever baked an overabundance of brownies and ended up with leftovers? You don’t want those delectable brownies to go to waste!
Fortunately, there are many things you can do with your leftover brownies to give them new life.
Try any of these tactics, and you’ll be delighted with the new shape your brownie acquires.
Contents
- 1 – Brownie Crumbs
- 2 – Ice Cream Topping
- 3 – Milkshakes and Smoothies
- 4 – Brownie Bread Pudding
- 5 – Brownie Truffles
- 6 – Brownie Cake Pops
- 7 – Yogurt Parfait
- 8 – Brownie Cookies
- 9 – Brownie Chips
- 10 – Deep Fried Brownie Bites
- FAQs
- Where should I put leftover brownies?
- What to do with brownies that fall apart?
- Do brownies freeze well?
- How many days is brownie good for?
- Should leftover brownies be refrigerated?
- Can you freeze brownies for later?
- Why do my brownies crumble when I cut them?
- How do you store brownies as a gift?
- Why do my boxed brownies fall apart?
- Can brownies go bad?
1 – Brownie Crumbs
If your brownies are beginning to dry out, cut them into smaller pieces and air dry them until they are firm.
In a food processor or blender, pulse the dry brownies until they are tiny brownie crumbs. Crumbles may be sprinkled on top of yogurt, ice cream, or tiramisu.
You may also use brownie crumbs in place of graham cracker crumbs to create a cheesecake crust.
So much to do with brownie crumbs!
2 – Ice Cream Topping
In terms of ice cream toppings, cut up any leftover brownies and store them in an airtight bag. When you’re ready for a lovely dish of ice cream, take out the brownie bits and use them to top your ice cream.
It’s OK if they’ve become a touch hard; the liquid from the ice cream will soften them right up!
You may also include the brownie chunks into homemade ice cream. This elevates vanilla ice cream to a whole new level–brownie ice cream!
Simply stir the pieces in after the ice cream comes out of the machine, then freeze.
3 – Milkshakes and Smoothies
To keep with the ice cream theme, use the brownie bits to spruce up your milkshake or smoothie.
Blending in brownie chunks will give your morning smoothie or evening milkshake a deep chocolate taste.
More chocolate is always better!
Remember that you can always utilize any leftover cake batter in a milkshake!
4 – Brownie Bread Pudding
If you like bread pudding, brownie bread pudding will quickly become your new favorite dessert. To prepare this meal, just replace brownie chunks for the bread in your favorite bread pudding recipe.
If you don’t have enough brownies to create a whole bread pudding, use half brownies and half bread instead. If you follow the recipe exactly, you will get a wonderfully delicious dessert!
5 – Brownie Truffles
Making a truffle out of brownie bits is a terrific way to add even more chocolate to an already chocolaty treat.
Mash the brownie bits, adding a little cream cheese if they’re too hard to mash. Roll the dough into balls after a cohesive batter has formed.
The truffles may then be rolled in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or dipped in melted chocolate.
Mix chili powder, toasted coconut, almonds, or even pretzels into the brownie batter center to make your brownie truffles even more unique.
6 – Brownie Cake Pops
Make the brownie truffles according per the recipe, but insert a lollipop stick into each brownie ball. Chill the balls until they are firm, then dip them into melted chocolate.
Allow the chocolate to set and you’ll have some lovely brownie cake pops!
You may decorate them as you like; they will taste delicious regardless!
7 – Yogurt Parfait
Layer brownie slices with yogurt for a chocolaty breakfast or lunch. This is a terrific suggestion, particularly if your brownies are a touch dry, since the wet yogurt will instantly soften them.
In the bottom of a tall glass, place a slice of brownie and a scoop of yogurt. Add another brownie, followed by additional yogurt. Continue stacking until the glass is completely filled.
Layer in some fresh berries, chopped nuts, or perhaps more chocolate chips.
8 – Brownie Cookies
With this simple procedure, you can turn leftover brownies into brownie cookies.
Using a stand mixer, mash the brownies together. Allow them to combine completely into a firm dough. If your brownies are too dry, add a splash of milk or a little amount of frosting (if you have it).
Once the brownies have made a good, flexible dough, shape it into a log, cover it in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for approximately 2 hours. Remove the log and cut it into rounds.
Tada! Cookies in the shape of brownies! Arrange them on a dish and serve!
9 – Brownie Chips
When your brownies get too dry, just make them drier! Make the brownies into chips by slicing them as thinly as possible.
Place the brownies on a sheet tray, being careful not to overlap them. Bake for one hour at 250 degrees Fahrenheit, rotating the brownie chips halfway through.
Allow to cool after removing from the oven. Enjoy your crunchy snack after sprinkling with powdered sugar!
These may be the best chips ever.
10 – Deep Fried Brownie Bites
This is one of the more difficult solutions for using up leftover brownies, but it is also one of the most delicious.
Deep frying brownies results in a gooey, warm delicacy that is tempting. You may even want to prepare extra brownies simply to be able to make them!
Begin by breaking up any leftover brownies into tiny pieces and mashing them with cream cheese and additional chocolate chips.
Make a thick mixture that you can roll into little balls with your hands. 30 minutes in the freezer.
Make a fast frying batter (any flour, sugar, and baking powder combination will do!). Dip each brownie bite into the batter and immediately set it in the hot frying oil.
Fry till golden brown before serving. The center of these dessert fritters will be a gooey delight!
As you can see, any remaining brownies should never be thrown away. There should be no such thing as leftover brownies!
There’s always something you can do with leftover brownies to make them even better than the first time you ate them.
Happy baking!
FAQs
Where should I put leftover brownies?
Wrapping each brownie in an airtight wrap, such as plastic wrap, is the best solution. Wrapped brownies may be kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days before becoming dry and stale.
What to do with brownies that fall apart?
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Make a Brownie Trifle out of them.
Toppings should be made using brownie crumbs.
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Do brownies freeze well?
Brownies are ideal for freezing because they are generally chewy and buttery, which keeps them from hardening. They keep just as well in subzero temperatures for much over a month.
How many days is brownie good for?
Brownies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days and up to a week in the refrigerator. Brownies may be frozen for up to 3 months, but their flavor and quality will decline if they are kept frozen for an extended length of time.
Should leftover brownies be refrigerated?
If you want to keep your brownies fresh for more than a few days, wrap them securely in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator. When stored this way, brownies will stay fresh for about two weeks.
Can you freeze brownies for later?
Yes. Brownies, with or without nuts, may be frozen in an airtight container for up to two months. Before freezing brownies that are still in the pan, make sure the wrap is airtight and sealed.
Why do my brownies crumble when I cut them?
Overbaking, underbaking, cutting the brownies too soon, and a lack of oil and fluid content in the recipe are all possible culprits. Brownies that are underbaked or overbaked are crumbly. Cutting the brownies too soon before they cool might cause them to crumble.
How do you store brownies as a gift?
You may keep them in a lidded container, a cake container, or firmly wrapped in plastic and placed in a storage bag. Alternatively, you may keep brownies at room temperature in a glass jar. Simply make certain that it is airtight and has a good seal.
Why do my boxed brownies fall apart?
When you beat the eggs and butter, you add air into them, which the flour helps to stabilize. However, if there is too much air in the batter for the quantity of flour, the brownies “over-expand” when baking then collapse or cave in as they cool and the unstable air bubbles deflate.
Can brownies go bad?
Brownies deteriorate with time, so if you leave a batch in the fridge or cupboard for an extended amount of time. What exactly is this? Keep an eye out for subtle changes in color or appearance. If the color or scent of the brownies seems to be odd, err on the side of caution and throw them out.