This Terry’s Chocolate Orange Christmas Brownie Wreath is the ultimate festive chocolate dessert! Made with rich, fudgy chocolate orange brownies, topped with a generous layer of chocolate spread and decorated with mini candy canes, gingerbread men and Terry’s Chocolate Orange segments. The best part? There’s no complicated decorating involved! Simply cut the brownies into bite-sized cubes, arrange them into a Christmas wreath and add your favourite festive decorations. It’s an easy, show-stopping Christmas dessert that’s perfect for sharing at parties or serving as a centrepiece on your Christmas table.
Ingredients
Chocolate Orange Brownies
160g unsalted butter
140g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
½ Terry's Milk Chocolate Orange (approximately 79g)
170g plain flour
20g cocoa powder
230g caster sugar
60g soft light brown sugar
3 medium eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Topping and Decorations
4 heaped tbsp chocolate spread
Terry's Chocolate Orange segments, cut in half
Mini candy canes
Mini gingerbread men
Star anise (for decoration only)
Red ribbon bow (for decoration only)
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Orange Brownies
Preheat your oven to your usual brownie baking temperature and line your baking tin with parchment paper.
Melt the butter, dark chocolate and half a Terry's Chocolate Orange together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave. Stir until smooth and leave to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, light brown sugar and eggs until combined.
Pour in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
Sift in the plain flour, cocoa powder and salt. Gently fold everything together until no streaks of flour remain.
Pour the brownie batter into your prepared tin and spread evenly.
Bake according to your usual brownie baking time, until the edges are set and the centre is still slightly fudgy.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before decorating.
Assemble the Christmas Brownie Wreath
Once the brownies have completely cooled, spread 4 heaped tablespoons of chocolate spread evenly over the top.
Using a sharp knife, cut the brownies into small, bite-sized cubes.
Arrange the brownie cubes on a large round cake plate in a circular wreath shape, leaving a hole in the centre. Layer and overlap the pieces slightly to create a full, festive wreath.
Decorate the wreath with mini candy canes, mini gingerbread men and Terry's Chocolate Orange segments cut in half.
Tuck a few star anise between the brownies for a festive touch, making sure they're removed before eating.
Finish by placing a red ribbon bow at the top of the wreath.
Serve with a pot of melted chocolate or chocolate spread and enjoy your festive chocolate orange brownie wreath!
Tips for the Perfect Brownie Wreath
Let the brownies cool completely: This makes them much easier to cut into neat cubes without crumbling.
Use a sharp knife: Wipe the blade between cuts for cleaner brownie squares.
Build your wreath in layers: Arrange the brownie pieces slightly overlapping each other to give your wreath a fuller, more impressive appearance.
Get creative with decorations: Try adding festive sprinkles, edible gold stars or mini chocolate treats to make the wreath your own.
