Treat yourself to these decadent brownies that combine the rich intensity of bittersweet chocolate with the sweet creaminess of white chocolate chips and the tart freshness of raspberries for a truly gourmet experience.
Ingredients:
- Bittersweet Chocolate (70% cocoa): 4 ½ oz (125g), coarsely chopped, for a rich base
- Unsalted Butter: 7 tablespoons (100g), for a silky texture
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, to bring out the chocolate flavor
- Large Eggs: 2, at room temperature, for structure
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup (200g), for sweetness
- Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml), for depth of flavor
- Cocoa Powder: ¼ cup (21g), for a chocolatey punch
- All-Purpose Flour: ⅓ cup (50g), for the body
- White Chocolate Chips: ½ cup plus extra for topping, for a sweet contrast
- Fresh Raspberries: ⅔ cup (80g), flash-frozen, plus extra fresh berries for garnish
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, allowing for easy lift-out.
- Freeze Raspberries: Flash-freeze raspberries on a tray to harden them, which prevents them from bleeding into the batter.
- Chocolate Mixture: Melt together dark chocolate, butter, and salt until smooth, either over a double boiler or in the microwave with careful heating.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, then incorporate the warm chocolate mixture and vanilla. Whisk in cocoa powder.
- Combine: Fold in the flour until just combined, followed by white chocolate chips and frozen raspberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the prepared pan, dot with additional raspberries, and bake until a tester comes out with a few sticky crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Let the brownies cool in the pan, then chill in the refrigerator before lifting out to slice.
Serving Suggestion: These brownies are a luxurious treat perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. The combination of tangy raspberries and sweet white chocolate makes each bite exciting and indulgent. Enjoy these brownies on their own, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert. Share with friends over coffee or pack them for a sweet picnic treat!
