‘All you need is love and lots of brownies’ – Well, that’s so me. I love the scrumptious and mouth-watering brownies more than the cake.
Not only me, but there are a number of famous personalities who likes to satisfy their sweet tooth cravings with only delicious brownies.
The moment I take brownies out of the oven, I want to have a bite of them. However, I have to let them cool enough so they get into their final texture and shape. Brownies are easy to bake, yet getting the same textured, fudgy brownies all the time is challenging.
Consistency and practice is the key. Apart from following the exact recipe and quantity, allowing brownies to cool is essential in getting the desired taste.
Why Is It Necessary to Cool Brownies?
Most of the time, my brownies turn out to be in good texture yet so soft. The key to getting the best flavorful and softest brownies is that I give them ample time to cool down.
You will see a noticeable change in brownies that are being cooled as compared to the ones that are being cut instantly.
The cool-down ones get a clean definite square cut. Otherwise, you will end up with a mushy mixture. The rich flavor of chocolate completely absorbs in them when you allow them to cool.
How Long Should I Allow My Brownies to Cool?
The fudgy taste of the brownies is only obtainable when they are allowed to cool. However, the most crucial question is how much time I should give the brownies to cool.
Brownies need a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes to cool. After this time, you can easily cut them. However, they will still be warm. If you are not in a hurry, keep the pan for 3-4 hours to allow the brownies to cool completely.
I usually leave the pan at room temperature for 1 hour or more and always get fluffy, textured brownies that melt in my mouth.
Is There Any Other Way To Cool My Brownies Fast?
Leaving the pan on the counter after taking it out of the oven is the most convenient way to cool your brownies. However, there are other ways too, which you can try out.
If I have to serve the brownies to my guest on the go and don’t have enough time to cool them, I wrap the aluminum foil twice on my pan properly and immerse the covered pan in a bowl filled with ice cubes.
Another way is to lay the pan on a cooling rack, so the air can pass under the pan to lower the temperature quickly. Appropriately cool Brownies are easy to divide into cubes as they are denser and textured.
Why Brownies Become Hard After Cooling?
I always take my brownies out of the oven when they are a little uncooked and leave the pan on the counter to cool, and the brownies get cooked in the meantime due to the pan’s heat.
If you take out your brownies in a ready-to-eat state, when they become cool, they will not be soft enough as you desire.
Cooling the brownies below your room temperature will also harden your delicious sweet dish. High cooling makes them cool down quickly, and their butter can also turn hard
What Happens If You Cut Brownies Before They Cool?
As discussed, letting the brownies cool before cutting them into your desired shape is necessary. Out of curiosity, I cut my brownies before cooling as a beginner. I wanted to check what would happen if I cut the brownies before they cooled.
Well, I ended up with a gooey mixture in the pan in front of me. I was unable to cut it, and it was a total mess. I had to eat it with a spoon directly from the pan.
How Do You Know When Brownies Are Done Cooling?
The basic problem most newbies face is that they don’t know when and how to check that their brownies are cool and ready to cut. When I started making brownies, I also faced this issue; however, with time and practice, I learned the trick.
The easiest way to check is by inserting a toothpick. Insert a toothpick in the middle of the pan, and if the batter doesn’t stick to it, so your brownies are ready to eat.
Another way of checking is by shaking your pan. When you do so, the brownies should not jiggle from the center; a thick crust should be on top of them.
Can I Cool Down the Brownies in Freezer?
Waiting for Brownies to cool is teasing for your sweet tooth. Most people cannot wait that long, so they try to keep them in the freezer to cool faster.
Final Verdict:
Brownies are a must-have item in celebrations. Brownies’ smell or aroma is so tempting. As David Leavitt said, ‘Childhood smells of perfume and brownies.’ So, young or old, everyone loves to eat thick textured brownies.
And to get the perfectly shaped brownie, it is necessary to give it around thirty minutes to four hours to cool down.
You can even keep it overnight in the pan, and you will get the perfect textured, flavorful brownie in the morning. The waiting can be teasing, but it is worth the scrumptious treat.
Should I Let The Brownies Cool Before Cutting?
Yes, definitely, Cooling down the brownie is an important and final step of brownie making.
If you want your taste buds to get the ultimate treat of a perfectly textured, cakey brownie, you should wait at least half an hour to allow them to cool.
The more time you give to the cooling process, the easier it will be to cut them into slices or cubes.
Can I Put Brownies In The Fridge To Cool?
Putting your brownies pan in the Refrigerator to cool is not at all favorable. You would end up getting hard cubes, and the consistency could also be changed.
If you like your brownies a bit chewy, then cooling them in a Refrigerator for an hour can work for you.
Do Brownies Taste Better After Cooling?
Well, that’s a definite yes! Brownies always taste better when eaten the next day. When you keep the pan at room temperature after taking it out of the oven, they cook a little more until they are cool.
When you allow your brownies to cool thoroughly, they get the perfect texture and enhance flavor.
How Long To Cool Brownies In The Freezer?
A big No! Putting the brownies in a freezer is not a wise decision. Putting them in a freezer can cool them fast; however, the textured and gooey taste will be lost.
You won’t get the satisfaction of the melting brownie in your mouth when you take them out of the freezer.
