Description
A rich, fudgy brownie made with high-quality dark chocolate and butter for an intense flavor. Perfect for family desserts or quick snacks, this easy recipe transforms basic ingredients into a luxurious treat that fills the kitchen with warmth.
Ingredients
1 cup (150 g) dark chocolate pâtissier, chopped
1/3 cup (100 g) unsalted butter, frozen into dice
1/3 cup (100 g) granulated or brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 2/3 cups (70 g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 tablespoon (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
1 pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (Thermostat 6). Butter and flour a 20×20 cm square baking pan or line with parchment paper
Melt chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and frozen butter dice. Place over a pot of simmering water (or microwave in 30-second intervals) until smooth and homogeneous
Whisk eggs with sugar and salt in a separate bowl until slightly pale
Pour warm chocolate mixture over egg mixture and gently fold until fully combined
Slowly incorporate sifted flour into the chocolate-egg mixture, blending until no dry spots remain
Optionally add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for intensified flavor. Mix thoroughly
Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the surface
Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but visibly puffy in the center
Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 brownies
Notes
Use quality 70%+ cocoa dark chocolate for best flavor
For extra fudgy texture, avoid overmixing after adding flour
Optional cocoa powder adds cost-effectiveness and can substitute additional dark chocolate
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Butter can be frozen in advance to expedite melting
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Gâteaux
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg