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

[@roset9648]

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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@mrdubious95]

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

[@sarahwar3538]

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?

[@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

[@L3131L]

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

[@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 😂

[@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 : )

[@bradm4864]

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

[@annisamuhammad9084]

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

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

100% And gorgeous too.

[@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

[@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 !

[@powwu]

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

[@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

[@electricwassabi]

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

[@sram2656]

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

[@morddas]

LOVE HIM

[@bexyPTX]

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

[@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. 🙄

[@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.

[@Shibbylovess]

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

[@adam92012]

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

[@TheRoofWatchers]

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

[@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!

[@tifftack766]

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

[@justlola417]

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

[@Petronio39]

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

[@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!

[@iamjro]

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

[@NoelleTakestheSky]

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

[@r.u.faux_real1446]

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

[@_helmi]

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

[@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. 😊😊

[@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.

[@Mecknificent]

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

[@honeyLXIX]

😂

[@Oracle13]

Omg 🤣🤣🤣

[@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

[@Breyerluvr4eva]

Whats the name of it? ​@@J.S.R.9.

[@maryschiff9580]

That was fun to watch. Ghirardelli for the win!

[@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.

[@wolfwiles]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@espinoza1987]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@mhc12k]

This video made my day just listening to people analyze Brownies

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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...

[@littlepotato2741]

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

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Major ADA issue

[@caseyhoward9101]

Completely idiotic.

[@zvezdoblyat]

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

[@pingpongloser2131]

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

[@iwearleatherjackets1]

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

[@ourfunnyfamilySD]

Weird comment alert

[@candyqueenify]

​@@ourfunnyfamilySD no?

[@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.

[@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.

[@kimberly_cc]

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

[@exkobri558]

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

[@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 😅

[@ShinjiSixteen]

Love these breakdowns, and wonderful editing as always!

[@TheRoofWatchers]

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

[@MsKitcloudkicker]

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

[@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

[@JTwitchyLe]

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

[@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.

[@blackbell]

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

[@mattkidroske]

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

[@starrytrish]

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

[@arcanaj]

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

[@genebelcherskeyboard]

1:26 “hey pillsbury weeee :D”

[@mrsseasea]

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

[@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.

[@dhedgpeth]

Chef Rhonda is amazing. Please bring her back!

[@roquemacias835]

The girl with the pineapple earrings definitely makes food with love. I need to visit that bakery ASAP.

[@HarajukuSiren]

My favorite brand won!!! Go Ghiradelli!

[@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

[@mayaasphere]

i could sit and watch Umber talk all day

[@Fernarcis]

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

[@cathyortiz1280]

I like Betty Crocker's. I love dark & semi-sweet chocolate though. Also, Ghirardelli's.

[@RyanEglitis]

Yeah, was a shame they wasted a frosted top on Betty. Supreme triple chocolate chunk is definitely the truth

[@annafruhan5031]

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

[@jaybird9451]

i really love the chefs they're all so sweet and likeable

[@samuelroth544]

Wow Rhonda's voice is angelic, and so kind

[@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 😃

[@jamesditsworth3845]

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

[@sugarsugar475]

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

[@elwyndude]

2:54 "Dooncan Hines"???? huh?

[@CatsBestFinds59]

Scandinavian accent

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

Interesting they hate the cake mix where you have to only add water. Betty Crocker started off with water-only mixes but it was the consumers who wanted to add their own oil, butter, eggs, whatever. So BC changed their recipe to accommodate that.

[@bethloomis8961]

First time watching this channel. Skipped ahead to find the winner. Didn’t quite get to the end, and heard one chef explain something. Ooooh. She's the best. Then heard another chef opine. Ooooh HE'S the best. Then heard the second woman speak. They're ALL the best. Great show. Now I'll go to your channel and check out more videos, but, if they're not there, I'm thinking I'll be let down.

[@jbythebay1543]

Not really fair to judge gluten-free/sugar free with the others, no one is eating that unless they have to be gluten-free or trying to avoid diabetes and other health problems (cause you know 75% of the US is overweight!), so this might be the next best option, cut it some slack!

[@redcrest5]

This was super-handy! Thank you~ Loved the charming personalities of these chefs as well as their knowledgeable analyses.

[@honeyLXIX]

11:44 when he motions at milking almonds

[@brettcoleman4381]

So funny!

[@amethyst4990]

I really like these 3 chefs together please do more review videos with them.

[@Tomlong65]

00:52 "air is not your friend when it comes to baked goods." 🤔

[@carlos1072_]

So bread should be dense😂

[@evanfinn6454]

What's crazy is I've always just bought the Trader Joes and Ghirardelli brownies because I loved them- never even bothered to try other brands, so I'm mostly unfamiliar with many of these products... Looks like I've spoiled myself all this time. These are three great chefs also! Rhonda is an ace!

[@coopaur]

i make brownies every week and ALWAYS get the great value bc of how amazing they are. im so glad they liked them too :)

[@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.