Description
A refined take on classic brownies, featuring rich chocolate and a bright blueberry glaze for a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g (6 oz) bittersweet chocolate, chopped (use 55–70% cocoa)
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 70 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour, sifted
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 150 g (1 cup) fresh blueberries (reserve a few for garnish)
- 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2–3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar, sifted (to thicken to a glaze)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Extra fresh blueberries and a few mint leaves (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with parchment, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in a microwave, stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Whisk sugar into the warm chocolate, then incorporate eggs one at a time, whisking until the mixture is glossy and slightly thickened.
- Stir in vanilla, then fold in sifted flour and a pinch of salt just until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with an offset spatula. Bake for 20–25 minutes—edges set, center still slightly gooey.
- While brownies cool in the pan, make the blueberry glaze by simmering fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan until berries soften.
- Mash lightly and strain if you prefer a smooth glaze, then return to low heat and whisk in confectioners’ sugar until it coats the back of a spoon.
- When brownies are cool to the touch but still slightly warm, pour the glaze over the surface and gently tilt the pan for even coverage.
- Scatter reserved berries and flaky salt while the glaze is tacky. Let set at room temperature until glossy.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift brownies from the pan, then cut into squares with a sharp knife wiped between cuts.
Notes
Chill briefly for cleaner slices. Store in an airtight container; keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg