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Deep Dish Hot Fudge Gluten Free Brownies for Two

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Gluten free brownies for two are perfect whether you are looking to make a special meal for just you and your sweetie, are having a good friend over, or are cooking for yourself and don’t want to have a ton of leftovers. These rich and fudgy, ooey gooey Deep Dish Hot Fudge Gluten Free Brownies for Two have a fairly simple ingredient list and they’ll be loved by everyone!

Recipes for two are a brilliant idea if you are planning a date night in. Often these special meals require a bit more work or perhaps more expensive ingredients, so paring it down to serve just you and a special someone make sit easier and more economical.

Plus, dessert for two means I don’t have a bunch leftover in my freezer, which still is home to several of these and these because I made wayyyy too many Christmas cookies.

As a food blogger, I have a love/hate relationship with holidays. Yes, I do savory and sweet recipes here, but when it comes to holidays, I want to make treats. And when I make dessert, well, as I told you the other day, I eat the dessert.

Even the failures (this was THE BEST FAILURE EVER!!). I also take 87 billion photos and then have to pare them down and edit them. And then I still want to post them all. And then I snap a few for Instagram and by the time I’m ready for the “real” photos shoot, this lovely perfectly puffed, crackly-topped brownie…

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Totally sunk in the middle. But you know what, these are still a total success because not only did I achieve crackly-top brownie perfection, these brownies also had the perfect fudgy (not cake) texture, plus the gooey hot fudge center that I was going for. I mean, when you have hot fudge IN THE MIDDLE of your brownie, you gotta expect a little collapsing, right? If it bothers you that much, fill it up with ice cream.

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Actually I have one of these brownies in the freezer with a scoop of ice cream in it because I was going to include some photos of that too, and, shhh, food blogger photography tip – if you don’t want your ice cream to melt all over your brownie while you are taking pictures (and undoubtedly tending to a whining preschooler or crying baby mid-photo shoot), don’t put the ice cream on the hot brownie. It’ll look the same even if it’s frozen. Of course, then you have a week like I did with three snow days for the aforementioned preschooler, and an insufficient amount of napping leading to an excessive amount of crankiness for the aforementioned baby and, you know, the planned a la mode photo shoot never happens.

Also, then I’d have more photos to edit, which requires even more time that I don’t have. And then the ice cream would be melting, so naturally I’d have to immediately consume said brownie. Which would mean that I would have consumed two of the Gluten-Free Deep Dish Hot Fudge Brownies.. for two, since naturally The Bug and I had to taste test and ice cream-less one shortly after I took the photos, you know, just to make sure I had achieved hot fudge center perfection.

Mission: Accomplished

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So eat them straight out of the oven, top them with ice cream – your call. Just make them. They take no time, you won’t have an entire pan that you pick at for the rest of the day week. And as far as the gluten free aspect of it – don’t let that stress you out. Look at this ingredient list – nothing crazy. And use the rest of the brown rice flour to make cauliflower wings, since that totally cancels out the brownies.

Speaking of inspiration, how about I inspire you to have a bite of chocolate awesomeness?

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5 from 9 votes

Gluten-Free Deep Dish Hot Fudge Brownies for Two

Gluten-Free Deep Dish Hot Fudge Brownies for Two are a perfect fudgy chocolate treat for you and your sweetie!
Servings: 2
Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips adapted from Chocolate Moosey's Deep Dish Hot Fudge Brownie Sundaes for Two

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup + 2 tsp semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp almond flour/meal
  • 1 Tbsp brown rice flour
  • Optional ice cream or whipped cream for serving if desired.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and place two 6-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet (just in case).
  • Melt the butter and 2/3 cup chocolate chips in a medium bowl over simmering water and stir until smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and let cool.
  • Combine the egg and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until thick and lighter in color.
  • While whisking, gradually add the melted chocolate, then whisk in the salt, vanilla, almond meal, and rice flour.
  • Divide the batter between the two ramekins and place 1 tsp chocolate chips in the center of each ramekin, pressing down lightly.
  • Bake at 325°F for 18-22 minutes or until not quite set, and the tops crackle.
  • Let cool slightly before serving, topping with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
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Enjoy!

 

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Comments

  1. Cinnamon Vogue says

    5 stars
    Whoa that is 24 tsp of sugar per serving. OK OK I get it. Sometimes you need a treat. So I am thinking how about 1-2 tsp of Ceylon Cinnamon in the Brownie? It cuts the sugar and chocolate works well with Cinnamon. And because Ceylon Cinnamon is subtle and not overly harsh like ordinary Cassia Cinnamon it works extremely well. It blends well with an aroma to die for. And finally pair it with a cup of Ceylon Cinnamon tea.

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    • Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      You hit the nail on the head! Sometimes it’s OK to indulge. 🙂 I love your idea about using Ceylon cinnamon, though!

      Reply

  2. Judy says

    This looks GREAT!! Do you know if I could sub Stevia for the sugar and Ghee or coconut oil for the butter?

    Thanks!!

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    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      I have not tried it, and don’t really know a lot about how to convert to the amount of Stevia, but if you try it, I’d love to hear how it turns out.

      Reply

  3. lpferris says

    5 stars
    This recipe is wonderful. I don’t use rice flour because of the arsenic and high glycemic index. I substituted the rice flour for sorghum flour and it worked great. I think I could also use millet. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  4. Cheyenne says

    Hi I love the sound of this. But none in my family is gluten intolerant. Could we substitute all purpose flour instead?

    Reply

    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      Sorry so late responding. I got a little behind on comment around the holidays. I based it on this recipe, so maybe you want to try this one –> http://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2013/02/12/deep-dish-hot-fudge-brownie-sundaes-for-two/

      Reply

  5. ishwariya says

    What can i substitute instead of rice flour and almond meal? i am not particular about gluten free… its a lowly recipe and dying to try it..

    Reply

    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      Here is the original recipe I based mine on http://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2013/02/12/deep-dish-hot-fudge-brownie-sundaes-for-two/

      Reply

  6. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    Brianne, this is perfect! Because I for one do *not* need a whole bunch of brownies hanging around calling my name!

    Reply

  8. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    How did I miss these?! They look sooo good! Definitely going to make these at some point! Think I’ll try a totally grain-free version and see if that works. And hey, I love the pictures and how they came out! 😀

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    • Brianne Izzo says

      Ooh, I’d love to see how it works out grain-free! I want to try different fillings instead of the chocolate chips. Thanks Erin!

      Reply

  10. Cathy says

    Hi, Just wanted to let you know I’m sharing your wonderful recipe in a Gluten-Free Recipe RoundUp tomorrow! Have a terrific weekend!
    Cathy at APeekIntoMyParadise.com

    Reply

  13. Cindy Eikenberg says

    Hi Brianne! This looks absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend – pinned to our party board. Hope you are having a happy weekend!

    Reply

  14. Laurie says

    Oh my… yummy!!!!
    Thanks for linking up to Tip Me Tuesday linky party this week. {knuckle bumps}
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  15. Nicole says

    This looks amazing. I really want to try these but my son is allergic to almonds. Is there something I could use instead of the almond flour. I am new to gluten-free baking and really don’t know much about the different flours yet.

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    • Brianne Izzo says

      Hmm, I am also somewhat dabbling and base my recipes off of others, so don’t know a lot about substituting. I think you really have to experiment.

      Reply

  17. Tiffany says

    Hi – thank you so much for sharing – these look delicious! I was wondering if you thought I might be able to prepare these earlier in the day and put them in the fridge in the ramekins and then bake during dinner? I definitely plan to make them for Valentine’s day but would prefer not to interrupt the evening by making dessert! Thanks!

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    • Brianne Izzo says

      Hmm, I haven’t tried that. Not sure how well it would work because the melted chocolate would re-solidify, but perhaps you could slightly underbake, then warm them up in the microwave or for a few minutes in the oven.

      Reply

  18. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says

    5 stars
    Seriously, yes straight out of the oven!! So gooey and delicious, love that you made them gluten free!

    Reply

  20. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    Gorgeous pics … my tummy is totally grumbling! This looks fantastic … fudgy, ice-cream welcoming, gooey, sunken center and all!!! Great idea to make this a recipe for two for a date night! So glad I found your blog! 😀

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  21. EllenCF says

    5 stars
    LOVE the advice on “if the sunken center bothers you fill it with Ice Cream”. Since I am carb restricted due to diabetes I’d fill it with whipped cream…. looks amazing!!!!!

    Reply

  22. Laura says

    Your post reminds me of my life right now. I use to have a goal for my blog that I would get better with my photo shoots but the older my daughter got and the more I started working the less time I had for my blog. I finally decided to not worry about the photography, that will come when I have time again in my life. (When ever that is) At least you know you have a sneaky treat in the freezer for those crazy days when you need some chocolate.

    Reply

    • Brianne Izzo says

      Yeah, I am definitely squeezing in what I can! And sometimes, squeezing in some extra chocolate is what I need 😉

      Reply

  25. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    Wow…….I love that it’s sunken in the middle, makes me want to dunk my spoon down there right now and devour it!!

    Reply

  28. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    5 stars
    I cannot get over how fudgy and perfect and decadent these look!!! Mmmm chocolate, I love you!

    Reply

  30. Katy says

    You had me at gluten free, but I think these are the best darn brownies I’ve ever seen – pinning to make immediately! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply

  32. Liz says

    Oh, yeah, these are winners!!! Ice cream is a PAIN to photograph, but thank goodness these brownies are gorgeous (and perfectly gooey) even without it 🙂

    Reply

  35. Renee says

    Oh my! Just looking at that gooey chocolate center made my mouth water. Great job on the photos and I can relate to what we have to do for the photo sessions.

    Reply

  39. The Ninja Baker says

    Who in the world can quibble about a well in the middle of a brownie filled with fudgy goodness?

    Thank you for sharing the recipes for these gluten-free wonders, Brianne.

    Hope your Valentine’s Day includes a gift of rest for a hardworking blogger mom =)

    Reply

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