Chocolate-Raspberry Brownies – Bon Appetit
Description
These decadent Chocolate-Raspberry Brownies offer a sophisticated twist on the classic dessert. The base is a rich, dense fudge-like brownie made with melted unsweetened chocolate and butter, providing deep cocoa notes. A vibrant layer of raspberry preserves is swirled through the center, adding a bright, tart acidity that cuts through the sweetness perfectly. Topped with another layer of chocolate batter and studded with toasted walnuts, these brownies deliver a complex texture profile&# 226;ÂÂchewy, crisp-edged, and fruity. They are an elegant yet approachable treat for dinner parties or special weekends. The combination of earthy chocolate, sweet-tart berries, and crunchy nuts makes them irresistible.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (177ðC). Butter a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
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Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in a heavy large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, then eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and whisk just until blended.
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Stir in chopped toasted walnuts.
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Pour 2 cups of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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Freeze the bottom layer of batter for 10 minutes until firm.
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Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the frozen brownie batter.
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Spoon the remaining batter over the preserves, spreading gently to cover.
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Let the pan stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to thaw the bottom layer slightly.
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Bake brownies until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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Transfer the pan to a rack and allow brownies to cool completely.
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Cut into squares and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1112.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 86.1g133%
- Saturated Fat 53.1g266%
- Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
- Sodium 31.2mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 73.8g25%
- Dietary Fiber 13.8g56%
- Sugars 57.6g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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