Desserts
Bittersweet Espresso Brownies
Makes 16 brownies
Bittersweet Espresso Brownies
Makes 16 brownies
Rich and fudgy, these brownies are for the true chocolate lover.
Nutritional information per brownie(without berries):Calories 249 (54% from fat)
carb. 28g
pro. 3g
fat 16g
sat. fat 10g
chol. 57mg
sod. 120mg
calc. 12mg
fiber 2g
carb. 28g
pro. 3g
fat 16g
sat. fat 10g
chol. 57mg
sod. 120mg
calc. 12mg
fiber 2g
Ingrédients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 12tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted
- butter, cubed
- 4ounces unsweetened chocolate,
- chopped
- 4ounces bittersweet chocolate,
- chopped
- 2tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2teaspoons espresso powder
- ½cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
- ¾teaspoon kosher salt
- 3large eggs, room temperature
- 1½cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½cup fresh (or frozen, thawed)
- cranberries or blueberries for
- topping, optional
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F with the rack in
- the middle position. Lightly coat a 9-inch
- square baking pan with nonstick cooking
- spray and line with parchment paper;
- reserve.
- 2. Put the butter and both chocolates into
- a heatproof bowl and place over a pot
- of simmering water. Once the butter/
- chocolate mixture is almost completely
- melted, stir in cocoa powder and espresso
- powder. When chocolate is completely
- melted, stir in flour and salt; set aside to
- cool to room temperature.
- 3. Put the eggs into a large mixing bowl.
- Using the beaters, beat the eggs, on
- Speed 2, to break them up slightly, then
- gradually add the sugar. Increase to
- Speed 3 and mix until light and thickened,
- about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla
- extract and mix until well combined. Add
- the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg
- mixture and gently mix on Speed 2, until
- the batter is no longer streaky, but be sure
- not to add too much air. Pour the batter
- into prepared pan. Tap pan on the counter
- a few times to remove any air bubbles.
- Top with the cranberries or blueberries,
- if using.
- 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30
- minutes, or until edges are just dry. Cool
- completely before cutting and serving.