Description
Decadently dense and intensely chocolatey, these gluten-free brownies feature a glossy top and silky crumb, perfect for both intimate dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) good-quality dark chocolate (60–72%), chopped
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp espresso or strong brewed coffee (optional)
- 1 cup (120 g) almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, sifted if clumpy
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (90 g) bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
- Optional: powdered sugar or toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment, keeping an overhang.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate with unsalted butter over simmering water until glossy and smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until just combined. Do not over-whip.
- Slowly fold 1/3 of the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then the remainder until homogenous. Stir in espresso if using.
- Sift the almond flour and cocoa into the mixture with salt. Fold until the batter is thick and streak-free.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–28 minutes, checking at 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack. Finish with flaky sea salt, and optional toppings if desired. Slice with a warm knife for clean edges.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 7 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze cut squares for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg