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Chocolate brownies with chocolate ganache and orange candy dipped starwberries make a "pumpkin patch" in a baking pan.

Pumpkin Patch Brownies

These adorable Pumpkin Patch Brownies are made homemade brownies, chocolate ganache, and then topped with candy coated strawberries. Whether you’re taking these to a party, or just celebrating at home this delicious pan of brownies will be hit with everyone!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Fall Baking, Fall Dessrts, Fall Recipes, Pumpkin Patch Brownies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

For The Brownies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Pumpkins (strawberries)

  • 12 oz candy melts orange
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 10 strawberries of different sizes
  • Fresh mint with stems and leaves attached

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For The Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed quarter sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Using a fine mesh strainer, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the brownie batter. Continue to whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread it into one even layer. Bake in a preheated oven for 27-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while you make the pumpkins and chocolate ganache.

For The Pumpkins (strawberries)

  1. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a smooth surface.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the orange candy melts and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for 40-60 seconds.
  3. Stir until smooth. You may need to add another 15 seconds in the microwave if it’s not completely smooth.
  4. Dip strawberries one at a time into the melted orange candy. Place the dipped strawberries on top of parchment paper to harden.
  5. Pour the rest of the melted orange candy into a piping bag and cut a tiny hole at the bottom.
  6. Carefully, pipe lines on the dipped strawberries to make them look like pumpkins.

For The Chocolate Ganache

  1. In a double boiler, add the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Constantly whisk until smooth and the chocolate has melted.
  2. Let the ganache cool for a couple of minutes before frosting the brownies.

Putting It All Together

  1. Frost brownies with chocolate ganache.
  2. Place the pumpkin strawberries on top of the frosting. Add mint stems and leaves connecting the pumpkins to look like vines.

Recipe Notes

  1. I used quarter sheet pan for this recipe, you can also use a 9x13 baking dish. The dimensions of a quarter sheet pan are 13" x 10", but you can also use a 9" x 13" baking pan.
  2. If your ganache is too thin elt some more chocolate chips and slowly whisk it into the ganache until it has thickened.
  3. If your ganache too thick thin it out by whisking in warmed heavy cream.
  4. If you do not have a double broiler you can simmer water in a saucepan on the stove and place a glass Pyrex bowl on top of the saucepan. Add the heavy whipping cream and chocolate to the glass bowl and make the ganache.
  5. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Patch Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 450 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 107mg5%
Potassium 216mg6%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 40g44%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 641IU13%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.