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Deep Fried Brownie Bites are an easy and delicious dessert to make with leftover brownies. I never let brownies go to waste at my house—I make these fried leftover brownie truffles instead!
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“So decadent! I made brownies just to make this recipe :)” – Laura
Easy Deep Fried Brownie Bites
What’s better than brownies? Deep-fried brownie bites! Next time you find yourself with leftover brownies, don’t waste them—make these amazing Deep Fried Brownie Bites instead!
I like making homemade brownies every now and then, but sometimes it’s hard to eat them all while they’re still fresh and moist…Okay, it’s never really that hard to eat them all, but sometimes you just end up with leftover brownies anyway. That got me thinking that brownies should never go to waste. There must be a creative way to make them new and fresh again.
And that’s when I came up with the greatest idea ever—fry them up into little bite-sized brownie balls. These fried leftover brownie truffles are the perfect little dessert, especially once you top them with some powdered sugar.
Fried Brownie Truffle Bites
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Dutch Oven
- Deep Frying Thermometer
Ingredients
- 8 brownies homemade or store-bought
- 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese 114 grams (½ brick)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips 43 grams, any kind work
- canola oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar 13 grams
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 5 grams
- 1¼ tsp baking powder 5 grams
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg 50 grams
- 1¾ cup soda water 397 grams
- powdered sugar optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, crush the brownies. It’s easiest to just use your hands to crush up the brownies into small pieces.8 brownies
- Using a wooden spoon, mix together the crushed brownies with the cream cheese and chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. It doesn’t have to be perfect.4 oz. low-fat cream cheese, ¼ cup chocolate chips
- Using your hands, roll the brownie mixture into 12 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- When ready to fry, place 1½ inches of canola oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. You want the oil to get to 350°F.canola oil
- While the oil is heating, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg, and soda water together until smooth.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 large egg, 1¾ cup soda water
- Working in batches, coat each brownie bite in the batter mixture and then fry 3-4 at a time. Fry until the outer coating is crispy, turning once. I fried each bite for about 2 minutes, but times might vary.
- After done, use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.powdered sugar
Becky’s Tips
- Soda water keeps the batter light and crispy, so don’t omit or substitute.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Make Deep Fried Brownie Bites Step by Step
Crush brownies: In a large bowl, crush 8 brownies. It’s easiest to just use your hands to crush up the brownies into small pieces.
Make batter: Using a wooden spoon, mix together the crushed brownies with 4 oz. cream cheese and ¼ cup chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Roll the brownie mixture: Using your hands, roll the brownie mixture into 12 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Fry the bites: When ready to fry, place 1½ inches of canola oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. You want the oil to get to 350°F.
Make batter: While the oil is heating, whisk the 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa, 1¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 1 egg, and 1¾ cup soda water together until smooth.
Coat each brownie: Working in batches, coat each brownie bite in the batter mixture and then fry 3-4 at a time. Fry until the outer coating is crispy, turning once. I fried each bite for about 2 minutes, but times might vary.
Drain: After done, use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
Dust: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
How to Store
Store fried brownie truffle bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
For even more decadent brownie bites, serve them with a dollop of whipped cream. Or, serve the brownie bites with toothpicks and dip into this decadent caramel sauce, or drizzle the bites with chocolate sauce for additional chocolatey goodness.
Can you use other oil!, for example vegetable or safflower oil?
You can certainly give it a shot, I recommend canola oil though for the best taste and look!
So decadent! I’d made brownies just to make this recipe :)
These are GORGEOUS, and “heaven fried is even better heaven” is going to be my new motto. I’ve been hesitant about working with hot oil until I tried frying some chicken bites this week, and now I feel like I’m totally ready to move onto brownies…the obvious next step.
Oh my goodness these look so fun! Beautiful photos as well!!
OMG. Deep-fried Chocolate!!! I substituted the chocolate chips with a small chunk of chocolate in the center, which gave it an extra rich, creamy, gooey chocolaty goodness.
There are absolutely no words for these amazing photos and these out of control brownie truffle bites. These balls of deliciousness are ON. POINT.
Oh my gosh these are amazing. Seriously amazing.
Whoa, nelly! You really came up with something amazing here! Love the photos! I have a “Pat” (literally) who helps me (begrudgingly) with my photos and dishes :)
These are heaven! Gorgeous photos!
The time spent on the powder sugar snow was well worth the time, the pictures look great! I don’t usually have leftover brownies at house, but I love the new take on what you can do with the traditional brownie.