These Coconut Brownies are a decadent treat made with a fudgy brownie topped with a sweet coconut layer and finished with a rich chocolate ganache. An easy dessert recipe for all the chocolate and coconut lovers out there.
Whisk in the large eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is light and airy.
Switch to a rubber spatula or wooden spoon and stir in the all purpose flour just until combined and there are no more white streaks of flour.
Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan. An offset spatula works great.
Bake brownies for 20-25 minutes. Test to see if brownies are done with the toothpick test. Insert a toothpick in center of brownies and it should come out with some damp crumbs or gooey brownie on it but it shouldn't look wet or raw.
Let brownies cool completely.
Coconut Layer
While the brownies are cooling, mix up the coconut layer. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix it together until evenly and thoroughly combined.
Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the coconut mixture over top of the brownies in an even layer.
Chocolate Ganache
Microwave the heavy cream in a medium size microwave safe dish for 1 minute or until starting to bubble.
Add the chocolate chips to the hot cream and let sit for 3 minutes so they can melt by the heat of the cream.
Stir together the cream and chocolate chips until they are completely combined and shiny.
Spread the ganache over the coconut layer and let it rest for a couple hours or until the ganache has set.