Zinfandel Brownies With Chocolate Zinfandel Ganache

A fudgy wine infused brownie with a dark wine ganache top. The cook time does not include any of the cooling times.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• Zinfandel Brownies

• 1 (20 ounce) package  dark chocolate brownie mix (I used Ghirardelli)
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup zinfandel
• 2  large eggs
• 1  cup  miniature semisweet chocolate chips

• Chocolate Zinfandel Ganache

• 2  ounces dark chocolate, chopped into a few pieces
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 2  ounces zinfandel

Directions

1. *Bownies*.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with a nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a medium sized bowl, blend the brownie mix, applesauce, wine, and eggs with a wooden spoon until all of the dry ingredients are moist. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the pan.
4. Bake 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
5. Cool completely.
6. *Ganache*.
7. Place the chocolate and the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
8. Microwave for 10 seconds and then remove and stir.
9. Repeat microwaving every 10 seconds and stiring until the chocolate is all melted.
10. Slowly pour in the wine and mix thoroughly. Don't work it too much or it loses its shine.
11. Place in the refrigerator until it sets enough to easily spread (about 10 minutes).
12. Spread atop cooled brownies. Let set another 30 minutes before cutting.