Ultimate Fudgy Triple Layer Oreo Brownies with Chocolate Ganache and Cookie Crumble Perfection

The ultimate Oreo brownies featuring rich Dutch cocoa, cream cheese swirl, and triple chocolate layers. This decadent dessert combines the intense fudgy richness of premium brownies with the beloved cookies and cream flavor profile, creating an unforgettable indulgent experience that elevates the classic brownie to extraordinary heights perfect for celebrations, potlucks, cookie exchanges, or any time you crave the perfect balance of chocolate intensity and Oreo bliss.

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Secrets to Bakery-Perfect Oreo Brownies Every Time

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Mastering Fudgy Batter Consistency:
Learning to achieve the perfect emulsion of butter, sugar, and eggs creates the foundation for ultra-fudgy brownies rather than cakey ones, with proper whisking developing that signature shiny top crust
Layering Technique Precision:
Understanding how to distribute three distinct layers without them bleeding together ensures each bite has brownie base, creamy Oreo middle, and rich chocolate top working in harmony
Recognizing Perfect Doneness:
Developing the skill to remove brownies at exactly the right moment when edges are set but center jiggles ensures fudgy texture rather than dry, overbaked results
Ganache Temperature Control:
Mastering the timing and temperature for pouring ganache creates that flawless glossy coating without melting brownies underneath or becoming too thick to spread
Professional Cutting Methods:
Learning the knife-wiping technique between cuts produces those bakery-perfect clean edges with distinct layers visible, transforming homemade brownies into professional-looking squares
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The Art of Triple Layer Oreo Brownie Perfection

Mastering Fudgy Batter Consistency
Learning to achieve the perfect emulsion of butter, sugar, and eggs creates the foundation for ultra-fudgy brownies rather than cakey ones, with proper whisking developing that signature shiny top crust
Layering Technique Precision
Understanding how to distribute three distinct layers without them bleeding together ensures each bite has brownie base, creamy Oreo middle, and rich chocolate top working in harmony
Recognizing Perfect Doneness
Developing the skill to remove brownies at exactly the right moment when edges are set but center jiggles ensures fudgy texture rather than dry, overbaked results
Ganache Temperature Control
Mastering the timing and temperature for pouring ganache creates that flawless glossy coating without melting brownies underneath or becoming too thick to spread
Professional Cutting Methods
Learning the knife-wiping technique between cuts produces those bakery-perfect clean edges with distinct layers visible, transforming homemade brownies into professional-looking squares
Secrets to Bakery-Perfect Oreo Brownies Every Time
Texture Perfection: Do not overbake these brownies - the center should still jiggle slightly when you remove them from the oven, as they will continue cooking as they cool and refrigerate, resulting in that perfect fudgy texture.
Cookie Distribution: Use a mix of crushed and whole Oreos for visual appeal and varied texture - the crushed pieces in the middle create a cookies-and-cream effect while whole cookies on top provide dramatic presentation.
Cream Cheese Swirl: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in your middle layer, and don't overmix once Oreos are added or they'll break down too much.
Clean Cuts: For picture-perfect brownie squares, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, use a sharp chef's knife, and wipe the blade clean with hot water between each cut to prevent dragging.
Make-Ahead Magic: These brownies actually improve after 24 hours as flavors meld together, so feel free to make them a day ahead - store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ganache Consistency: If your ganache becomes too thick to pour, gently reheat it for 10-15 seconds in microwave, stirring until it reaches a pourable but still thick consistency that will coat brownies beautifully.
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Ultimate Fudgy Triple Layer Oreo Brownies with Chocolate Ganache and Cookie Crumble Perfection

The ultimate Oreo brownies featuring rich Dutch cocoa, cream cheese swirl, and triple chocolate layers. This decadent dessert combines the intense fudgy richness of premium brownies with the beloved cookies and cream flavor profile, creating an unforgettable indulgent experience that elevates the classic brownie to extraordinary heights perfect for celebrations, potlucks, cookie exchanges, or any time you crave the perfect balance of chocolate intensity and Oreo bliss.

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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Brownie Base:
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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For the Oreo Layer:
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20 Oreo cookies, crushed into chunks
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8 Oreo cookies, left whole for topping
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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For the Chocolate Ganache:
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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For Special Equipment:
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9x13 inch metal baking pan
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Parchment paper for easy removal
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Electric mixer or whisk for smooth batter

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides for easy removal later.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly glossy, about 2 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture becomes thick and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes total.
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Sift in cocoa powder and stir until no streaks remain, then add vanilla extract and mix until deeply chocolatey and aromatic.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder, then gently fold into chocolate mixture just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Pour half of the brownie batter into prepared pan and spread evenly to corners using offset spatula.
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In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, then fold in crushed Oreo chunks until evenly distributed.
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Drop spoonfuls of the Oreo cream cheese mixture over brownie batter and gently spread, creating a marbled middle layer.
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Pour remaining brownie batter over Oreo layer and spread carefully to cover, smoothing top with spatula.
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Press whole Oreo cookies into top of batter in a decorative pattern, spacing them evenly across surface.
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Bake for 28-32 minutes until edges are set but center still has a slight jiggle when pan is gently shaken, testing with toothpick which should come out with moist crumbs.
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While brownies bake, prepare ganache by heating heavy cream in microwave until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl.
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Let ganache sit for 2 minutes undisturbed, then whisk until smooth and glossy with no lumps remaining.
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Remove brownies from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then pour warm ganache over top, spreading to edges and allowing it to cascade over sides.
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Refrigerate brownies for at least 2 hours until ganache is set and brownies are completely cool, making them easier to cut cleanly.
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Using parchment overhang, lift entire brownie slab from pan onto cutting board, then cut into 16 squares using sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
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Serve these decadent triple-layer Oreo brownies at room temperature or slightly chilled, optionally with vanilla ice cream or cold glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence.