Name: Dark Chocolate Brownie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 people
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 200 g ofdark chocolate for desserts (at least 70%); 3 eggs (extra fresh); 120 g ofnuts (assorted: pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios...); 50 g ofgranulated sugar; 120 g ofbutter; 55 g ofwheat flour (or rice, corn, buckwheat, or einkorn wheat for a gluten-free dessert...); 10 g ofcocoa powder

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Updated on 24 November 2024 by

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Cuisine

United States

Diet

Lactose-free

Level

Easy

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Wait

2 hours

The brownie is a dessert that originated in the United States, specifically in Chicago. It’s made with dark chocolate, nuts, butter, eggs, and a little flour.

The brownie is one of the best-known and most beloved desserts among children, not only because they find it irresistible, but also because it’s very easy to make. It’s therefore a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen!

In this dark chocolate brownie recipe, inspired by the excellent Traité de Miamologie – Les Fondamentaux de la Pâtisserie, Stéphan Lagorce, 180°, 240 pages, I’ve tried to reduce the amount of sugar in my brownie without compromising its rich, indulgent flavor.

Additionally, this dark chocolate brownie can easily be adapted for a gluten-free diet by using rice flour, for example.

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200 g of dark chocolate for desserts at least 70%
3 eggs extra fresh
120 g of nuts assorted: pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios...
50 g of granulated sugar
120 g of butter
55 g of wheat flour or rice, corn, buckwheat, or einkorn wheat for a gluten-free dessert...
10 g of cocoa powder

1
Break the dark chocolate into pieces in a saucepan, and add the diced butter. Heat over very low heat, stirring with a silicone spatula (Maryse) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2
Mix the flour and cocoa powder in a bowl with a fork until they are well combined.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar with the eggs, then add the contents of the bowl and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
4
Pour the chocolate-butter mixture into the mixing bowl and scrape the sides thoroughly with a spatula. Give it a few stirs, just enough to roughly combine the two mixtures.
5
Preheat your oven to 170°C. Chop the walnuts coarsely with a knife, then stir them into the batter.
6
Pour the batter into a baking pan (about 22x15 cm). Sprinkle with whole walnuts for decoration. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes at 170°C.
7
To ensure your brownie achieves the desired texture, the small amount of flour needs to expand fully as it absorbs the fat from the butter. To do this, let it cool in the pan for at least two full hours.

Notes

This dark chocolate brownie is delicious on its own for brunch or an afternoon snack. For dessert, serve it with a scoop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for a striking visual contrast!