Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Boxed Brownie Mix | Epicurious

[@Jjynxx]

Not surprised at all that Ghirardelli took the win. What did surprise me was the positive reactions to Great Value, it kinda makes me want to give them a try lol

[@zane_sadauskis]

Honestly for me that was a huge take away was for the best results compared to price. Great value is as it name implies

[@WhenYoureAlexa]

Yeah! I’m definitely gonna give them a try!

[@o0laieta0o]

Probably Ghirardelli or some other big brand makes them

[@cwg73160]

“lol” Where was the joke that made you laugh? lol I guess it’s normal to add lol to everything now lol What a shame lol

[@Kriasr]

@@cwg73160 alright grandpa, let's get you back to bed

[@nicholruaya8120]

I really enjoyed this lineup of chefs. Chef Rhonda seems very joyful, Chef Jurgen comes across as a fun guy, and Chef Umber is very articulate and has a soothing voice. I would watch the lineup again

[@peggyfci]

Chef Jurgen is fun and a great teacher!

[@morddas]

I could listen to him read the weather!

[@letti4285]

They contrast each other well and add lots of helpful insight to the brownies

[@rowan9648]

I had Chef Jurgen as an instructor and he is a delight

[@sergiokieri3137]

You could hear Rhonda’s disappointment everytime.

[@SheilaR.08]

Hearing the comments during tasting, it sounded like the Walmart Great Value mix was a hit, but it didn't get a mention at the end. For the price, it's a winner for me.

[@JetstreamGW]

Just means it was middle of the road. Not their favorite, not garbage.

[@zkiller195]

My mother used to buy Great Value. They aren't terrible, but absolutely doesn't hold a flame to Ghiradelli (I'm particularly fond of the dark chocolate and turtle varities). Ghiradelli can frequently be found on sale @2/$5 and sometimes even BOGO (~$4 for 2) at stores near me. For me, that makes it a no brainer.

[@junklex]

yeah i totally thought at least one was gonna say great value! but i’m not surprised ghirardelli won, their chocolate is immaculate

[@wilhelmina8843]

If they ranked them it might have shown up as someone’s 2nd or third. Ghirardelli is our favorite so far but we bought a box of Great Value to try.

[@Ximmerl]

I just tried the Great Value mix over the weekend and they were amazing, definitely my new faves

[@eggie1978]

William Sonoma charging over $14 for a box of brownies is just ridiculous.

[@jpleva9987]

Williams-Sonoma in general is just ridiculous.

[@KyleBaran90]

They're still in business, so someone is paying those prices.

[@lucadecarlo6723]

😂😂😂

[@sdseals2076]

@@jpleva9987 Or the consumers are buying a lot of other things.

[@hooktraining3966]

its a rich white woman brand, and that demographic is easily dumb enough to buy it

[@glossaria2]

"Jiffy.... makes brownies?" "Jiffy corn bread!" ...were EXACTLY my reactions to that box. :D

[@justinemarshall90]

Same 😂😂😂

[@SwearMY]

I know. Occasionally I'll see something else besides cornbread, and it always surprises me.

[@blackawana]

Jiffy has pizza dough, too. It is all about the market, I guess!

[@OceanLover1188]

They make all kinds of stuff!

[@crystalgrose]

They make blueberry muffin mix and yellow cake mix too 😊

[@wikidpanda]

All three getting Ghirardelli was impressive!

[@Keith2XS]

Only 2. Trader Joe's took a win!

[@evilken00]

@@Keith2XSI’m pretty sure they meant they were impressed that they all guessed Ghirardelli correctly on the blind taste test

[@joem5037]

@@evilken00 Ghirardelli would be super easy to guess though. It's just that much better (and more distinct) than everything else.

[@shersxtrustx2864]

@@joem5037 I would never change them indeed

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

The triple chocolate Ghirardelli has been GOATed for years. It's like a must use mix base for additional mix-ins like walnuts or peppermint bits or orange extract+candied rind.

[@fkcjdisndnffjj1824]

i think this is the only video ive seen in this series where all the chefs were so adorable and likeable

[@stans5270]

BS

[@sillygo0oser]

@@stans5270 okay, and?

[@bellaaaaaaaaah]

i totally agree!

[@jcollins1305]

The dumpling video was fun too.

[@stephanieyvonne9436]

Great Value did way better than I expected and its only $1.24 a box. I’ll definitely be buying a box the next time I want to make brownies.

[@sillygo0oser]

Great value is my go to brand tbh

[@mareencope8421]

You can doctor the mix to improve it.

[@MikeA15206]

I am famous with all my friends for my brownies and it’s what I always use. I do doctor them just a bit 😉

[@CrimsonLegacy]

​@@MikeA15206How do you like to doctor your brownies if you don't mind sharing a bit of your secrets? 😊

[@jeremywright9511]

Great value rarely disappoints in most areas.

[@sarahwarlady]

When I worked as an assistant pastry chef for a higher end place, Ghirardelli mix was the base of our brownies. We took some creative liberties with how we mixed it, but it was a must.

[@outcast751]

How did you make them?

[@mrdubious95]

Williams Sonoma really gets more hype than they deserve and I’m so glad these chefs noticed it.

[@ZepG]

After 57 years of loving brownies, my family loves the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate mix. We use an all edges pan to get that great chew of the corner pieces.

[@debjoy12]

omg that's hilarious because in my family we hate edges and fight over the center piece 😂

[@UnKnown-hp9gz]

@@debjoy12 same

[@MC-bo6ql]

Like the Vat19 pan? Lol, edging w the fam lol.

[@nicolelovesbiggie2269]

I have never heard of an all edges pan, you have changed my life!!

[@Mr.H0LLYW00D]

​@@MC-bo6ql "edging with the fam" 😂😂 that can totally mean something else nowadays

[@katl8825]

“‘Just add water, mix, and bake’… that’s disturbing!” 😂

[@marinazagrai1623]

The maker of that mix doesn't know that we should add fresh eggs (whichever kind we use).

[@Yfkaay]

Took Me Out Lol !

[@josiahstearns9615]

Yea... I cringed when I heard the instructions... For a full volume taste, it's really hard, almost impossible, to achieve that with dehydrated/dried ingredients like eggs.

[@hailey2475]

This was such a cute lineup of chefs

[@enokii]

Loved the vibe and the info.

[@betterxogi]

i agree !

[@evancasto1988]

Fr they all seem sweet.

[@ephemeraIl]

I know I loved watching this so much!

[@stans5270]

YUCK

[@trevorreniger5670]

Rhonda is such a sweetheart. She just shares joy. 💗

[@jibrilomari1608]

she really is!

[@MrScottie68]

She is sweet, but can anyone actually look at her and view her as a “professional chef” with earrings that look like they were bought in Walmart and a nose ring that looks like she is a part time belly dancer?

[@warpoon]

@@MrScottie68That has nothing to do with cooking. You just want to be little someone for their accessories 😂

[@UnKnown-hp9gz]

@@MrScottie68 You are an incredibly unintelligent person if that's your question.

[@FeR-kt1jt]

@@MrScottie68you sound like a hater 😂

[@L3131L]

The Ghirardelli triple chocolate mix is FAR better than any scratch-made brownies I've had throughout my life

[@mendep120]

The 3 Chef personalities were perfect! They each had unique differences and expressed their opinions that line up with who they are! Bring them back please : )

[@sram2656]

Chef David had me laughing throughout this whole video. love the energy

[@morddas]

LOVE HIM

[@annisamuhammad9084]

ugh i can listen to chef umber explain everything forever, her voice is so soothing 💆🏻‍♀️

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

100% And gorgeous too.

[@2tubas]

Somewhere there’s a Walmart food scientist celebrating furiously

[@TS-ct8it]

I doubt a Walmart food scientist was involved at all. 😂 They outsource.

[@bvm3925]

​@@TS-ct8it yes, 30,000 factories in China supply Walmart with 70% of their products. 😊😊

[@bradm4864]

All three chefs you got for this one are delightful. Bring them all back!

[@ArtamStudio]

8:40 "does it cook itself?" 😂 Ghirardelli FTW! 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

[@LisaMT1218]

That was Williams Sonoma, not Ghirardelli

[@ArtamStudio]

@@LisaMT1218 OMG. No, the W-S mix results were not in keeping with its cost, hence the timestamp reference to the line. Ghirardelli came out ahead overall. 🙄

[@powwu]

These 3 personalities complement each other perfectly. I'm impressed

[@electricwassabi]

Chef Umber has this motherly tone to her voice! I love her!

[@aleathacoleman6413]

I make the Ghirardelli brownies, add vanilla and use butter instead of oil. Delicious!

[@Allaiya.]

How much vanilla

[@86thsamurai]

​@Allaiya. I do this too. I eyeball the measurement but about a teaspoon.

[@cindyn7512]

brown butter works a treat.

[@Allaiya.]

@@86thsamurai thank you

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

All butter will make them much more cake-like. But if you want to retain fudgy chew with butter flavor, then use half melted butter & half oil to maintain more of the fudginess.

[@TheRoofWatchers]

i love how they were all delighted and then immediately disappointed by the little debbies lmao

[@tifftack766]

The juxtaposition between the excited, "Ooh, does this have frosting on it??" and the suspicious, "...Who does that?" at 12:12 😂

[@adam92012]

@10:30 "Well, that's disturbing" made me chuckle lol

[@Shibbylovess]

Chef Rhonda is the literal cutest! Love her feedback and approach

[@bexyPTX]

My family has always sworn by Ghirardelli so I'm glad to know that all these pros think it's the best

[@NoelleTakestheSky]

I love how the chefs got all sentimental over the Little Debbie brownies, then get sad. :D

[@justlola417]

I love how positive Rhonda is, how she considers the price and ingredients of each mix too

[@dannymartial7997]

Correct, popular opinion: cakey brownies are NOT brownies. That's just chocolate cake.

[@onegreenenvy]

Thank you

[@lorannamoody7011]

Yup and double yup.

[@lizziedanse8335]

100% Shouldn't be debated

[@kylecain6685]

@@lorannamoody7011 *yep

[@Nyx_2142]

Cope.

[@Mecknificent]

Getting Buster Bluth to judge brownies was a stroke of genius!

[@honeyLXIX]

😂

[@Oracle13]

Omg 🤣🤣🤣

[@robynfree1558]

I loved all these chefs! They were fun to watch! Between this and Babish's video I feel very confident about my use of the Ghirardelli mix!

[@JessKaplan]

When I saw this video was over 20 mins I did not think I was going to stick with it, but I loved hearing their analysis, and it was so fun to see the reveal!

[@Petronio39]

Rhonda was so smart. I felt like I learned a little more about food every time she talked.

[@maryschiff9580]

That was fun to watch. Ghirardelli for the win!

[@iamjro]

The chef with the blonde hair knows her stuff! 😂 I don’t have an official count but I know she knew the most

[@ferredamon]

I love that there was so much effort put into this video. The crew paid attention to allergies and an effort to create consistency to make sure they were given a fair chance. Anymore content creators are not trying nearly as hard as they once did.

[@_helmi]

Chef Umber and Chef Rhonda have soothing voices that match their looks and personalities.

[@J.S.R.9.]

Chef Rhonda’s baked goods is unmatched in the Philly/New Jersey area 🙌🏾

[@safronsahara9000]

Oh snap! She's in the Delaware Valley?

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

You just to make the rest of us jealous.

[@J.S.R.9.]

@@safronsahara9000 her bakery is in Philly

[@Whitepillrightpill]

Whats the name of it? ​@@J.S.R.9.

[@r.u.faux_real1446]

I absolutely love Umber's descriptors and word usage. What a pleasant and informative way to communicate.

[@wolfwiles]

Rhonda is so sweet and Umber's voice is so soothing!

[@kaziiqbal7257]

Anyone else feel like all their personalities seem like a warm hug

[@GSutton]

The producers did "Doon-kin" Hines dirty by picking milk chocolate over the far-superior chewy fudge version... What a miscarriage of justice!

[@samawi9992]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@pjschmid2251]

But even their dark chocolate one lacks that shiny top. There’s something about Duncan Hines brownies that just don’t quite make the mark. But after watching this, I’m going to have to give Great Value a try. I’ve been sleeping on that one. And you really don’t have much to lose for $1.24.

[@bubblelaydy]

And they chose king arthur in a cup instead of boxed...

[@Waterflame]

12:06 It is so refreshing to see a chef that's allergic to coconut!! I, too, am allergic to coconut! Thank you for the allergy rep!

[@nancyomalley6286]

I'm not allergic to coconut. Just hate the taste. It's like eating suntan lotion to me

[@denisesudell2538]

Wish the chefs had acknowledged that some of us are allergic to wheat and dairy.

[@Nyx_2142]

@@nancyomalley6286 Maybe you should stop eating suntan lotion.

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Somebody please cast Rhonda in the next Star Trek as the Vulcan science officer. Oh and when she says "tastes more like an obligation than a treat . . ." yeah she's definitely a Vulcan. 100% logical.

[@Zach-h2l]

That's not Chef Rhonda you're talking about, it's Umber

[@DapUniversalTarot]

She is kinda giving T'pol in an alternate universe hiding her pointy ears with long hair so she can live her life as a chef.

[@Savings_and_Grift_Plan]

I think the big surprise out of this is that Great Value / Walmart is slept on.

[@marycook1644]

Walmart’s mint chocolate wafer cookies are as tasty as Girl Scout cookies and only cost $ 2.17 per package ! Much cheaper than the Girl Scout cookies !

[@pingpongloser2131]

Love the video throughout, Chef Rhonda has the cutest smile I have ever seen

[@applegal3058]

I've never made boxed brownies before, nor do I buy box mixes, but I still watched this and was entertained.

[@laraduff4949]

Same here

[@exkobri558]

Chef Rhonda has a smile that could light up a room, absolutely love her vibe

[@espinoza1987]

These 3 chefs were great! They all bought fun, joy, & detailed opinions!

[@ShinjiSixteen]

Love these breakdowns, and wonderful editing as always!

[@TheRoofWatchers]

"as always" I assume you haven't seen the pasta sauce one

[@scpatl4now]

I have some Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate mix in the pantry. Now I want to go make it

[@alyviabryant7132]

Yasser! LOVE THE DARK CHOCOLATE GHIRARDELLI BROWNIES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM SO YUMM!🤤

[@melaniedejonge5234]

You should. They are awesome!

[@SecludedSoup]

I’ve been eating Ghirardelli brownies seen I was a little kid and I’ve always loved them. Glad to know I wasn’t missing out on other brands lol.

[@noticedruid4985]

Well, I think your missing out on Great Value atleast since it's close but a whole lot cheaper.

[@mhc12k]

This video made my day just listening to people analyze Brownies

[@817mborja]

Great Value also holds relative freshness for a few days as long as you properly cover it. Considering the, well, value. Id say they reign on top even if they aren’t the top 5 tastiest.

[@camilleguerrero624]

We randomly bought the great value years ago and we’re shocked! It’s definitely delicious we also add chocolate chips in the mix and they turn out amazing double chocolate brownies every time.

[@iwearleatherjackets1]

Chef Rhonda is so nice and pleasant, she makes me feel safe

[@ourfunnyfamilySD]

Weird comment alert

[@candyqueenify]

​@@ourfunnyfamilySD no?

[@hannahwatkins7992]

@@ourfunnyfamilySD How? People feel safe around people who seem genuinely kind. What's weird is not being able to recognize that, and not having the emotional maturity to understand that.

[@anselnova]

1:27 the little “wiii” HAHAHAHA I LOVE IT

[@lynnboyce1729]

Ghirardelli is my go to,.. but for price need to try GREAT VALUE and see if a small hack can lift it up even more. Play time / Bake time.

[@signal_yellow]

"This brownie feels more like an obligation than a treat." I felt that.

[@arcanaj]

"$15 for this box? Does it cook itself?" 😄

[@blackbell]

I really loved these chefs--Hope we'll see more of them!

[@littlepotato2741]

Seriously? Why are you putting white letters on a light background. Come on...

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Major ADA issue

[@caseyhoward9101]

Completely idiotic.

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

Graphic design is not a conscious thought for most people apparently

[@hauntedtravelers]

Honestly I agree even though I can read it, I have to strain my eyes a little

[@ScottSensanbaugher-zu1bb]

Omggggg people find anything to whine about

[@ernestoduran6075]

I love how Umber talks!😍

[@The12Fly]

I only watched this video for the Ghirardelli validation so imma grab another one at Costco next time! Glad the chefs didn't disappoint.

[@Love11904]

Me to 😅

[@MsKitcloudkicker]

4:42 the way he said “THEY MAKE CORNBREAD” 😂😂😂💀

[@Mia-840]

To be honest they don’t make cornbread either

[@FayeVert]

My loyalty will always lie with Jiffy mix. That cheap little blue and white box FED ME as a kid. Also helps if you use two eggs instead of one.

[@jamesditsworth3845]

Surprised that I watched the entire video but I enjoyed it! The chefs were knowledgeable and their comments were insightful. Great job!

[@HarajukuSiren]

My favorite brand won!!! Go Ghiradelli!

[@doubledutchclutch]

Chef Rhonda is so sweet. She radiates joy!

[@mrsseasea]

Love the lady with white hair…..she gives me the feeling of a well grounded fun lady.

[@Fernarcis]

Appreciate the knowledge and friendliness of the participants. Great episode.

[@krystynaa_]

“Just add water, mix & bake? Well that’s disturbing!!! 😂 I busted out laughing!! I have no idea how I got here but I’m glad 😃

[@erikjohnson9112]

6:59 "Unless they think semi-sweet chocolate chips are truffle." -- Killer line

[@Lunaril]

I can totally relate to the coconut allergy. It has been harder over the years to avoid coconut, as it is used as a sweetener/substitute in a lot of things, sometimes without being a listed ingredient, but Hives don't lie.

[@ElectricHyenas]

"I'm actually allergic to coconut, so the crew didn't let me have this one 😃" lol love her

[@genebelcherskeyboard]

1:26 “hey pillsbury weeee :D”

[@loudrook]

I always love all the chefs featured in these videos, they always have great stage presence! Kudos to the crew for noting Chef Saltzman's food allergies, I'm glad they were looking out for her!

[@snarkyenigma9219]

Ghirardelli dark chocolate brownies are on another level ... I add swirls of marshmallow cream throughout and a layer of pecans on the top before baking.

[@annafruhan5031]

I stopped watching the US 2024 election news on the poll results. To watch people eat brownies. A win for me

[@kimberly_cc]

i want to be a chef when i’m older, thank you for being there

[@mattkidroske]

I would listen to an audiobook narrated by any of these chefs

[@JTwitchyLe]

Miss Rhonda is the loveliest and most sunshiney person on the panel, i love her

[@slendy-5880]

the way they describe food and taste so perfectly in a way you'd never think to is so interesting

[@SerenityM16]

5:00 always use milk even when it says to use water

[@BarbaraBylow]

Use clarified butter over oil.

[@mettamorph4523]

I use three-fifths can of Vitamixed black beans, one-quarter teaspoon of espresso powder, no egg. Cook to fudgey consistency, about 37 minutes in my oven.

[@gamersinger5118]

SerenityM16 That’s what I do every single time.

[@starrytrish]

I love how calm they are and explain the whole differences easily

[@dhedgpeth]

Chef Rhonda is amazing. Please bring her back!

[@synthlunamusic]

I knew Ghirardelli was most liked. The font speaks for itself.

[@ponconjahn]

King Arthur regular brownies in a mix (not a gluten-free microwave mug cake) are legitimately delicious. Not a fair comparison, maybe?

[@bigsistruck]

Completely agree! The regular mix is fantastic!

[@bubblelaydy]

Exactly why in the world would they choose microwave

[@noelnoel7683]

Thank you I absolutely loved these reviews. Ironically I am making brownies as I'm watching this. Wish I'd seen it before going to the store

[@rebekahtablante327]

What brand did you use? 😊

[@noelnoel7683]

I used Ducan Hines signature California walnut

[@revandenburg]

it's like how 'almond milk' is not really milk, cause you can't milk an almond. 11:47 😄😄 Little disappointed the chef's did not recommend the underdog winner 'Great Value' Brownies they were all shocked it was Walmart Brand.

[@ashleykbarks]

😂😂😂 5:12 I LOVE the way he said that I had the exact sentiment! We shared the exact thoughts 😅

[@hannahwatkins7992]

Loving this lineup! Especially Chef Rhonda, she's so pleasant, and her smile is so beautiful♥

[@mayaasphere]

i could sit and watch Umber talk all day

[@Jhud69]

Chef Rhonda is adorableee. Loved this lineup of chefs in this one.

[@SquirrelNutkins]

Make your own. They are so easy to make and superior in taste and texture.

[@patricebetts6531]

Definitely!

[@gamersinger5118]

SquirrelNutkins Ghirardelli can be doctored ever so slightly and be very close to even the absolute best scratch made brownies.

[@janjirawilliams1172]

A very fun show. I seen 3 episodes so far. I like all the professionals taster/guessers. They came across as humorous and friendly.

[@sugarsugar475]

When I’m too short on time to make homemade brownies, I reach for Aldi’s mix. It is excellent.