Pistachio Brownies
These pistachio brownies are rich, fudge chocolate brownies swirled with creamy pistachio spread and topped with chopped pistachios for extra texture. The deep chocolate flavor pairs perfectly with the nutty, slightly sweet pistachio, creating a bakery-style brownie that’s both indulgent and unique. With a gooey center and crisp edges, these brownies are perfect for anyone who loves a classic chocolate dessert with a twist.
Equipment
Ingredients
PISTACIO BROWNIE
- 110 g butter
- 75 g semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
- 35 g unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 55 g vegetable oil e.g canola
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 75 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 150 g pistachio cream
- 20 g unsalted pistachios
The US customary cup measurement serves as a rough estimate, as it can have uncertainties, so for precise results, it's recommended to weigh your ingredients using a digital scale in grams. Baking is both an art and a science, which most often requires precision and accuracy.
Instructions
PISTACHIO BROWNIES
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC /325ºF conventional oven. Prepare a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square pan with parchment paper.
- Start by browning the butter. Then pour it over the chocolate chips, in a large mixing bowl, and stir it together until combined. Add the cocoa powder and stir it together until combined.110 g butter, 75 g semi-sweet dark chocolate chips, 35 g unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- Then add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, whisk it together with an electric mixer until combined.100 g granulated sugar, 150 g dark brown sugar
- Then add the eggs and mix them for 2 minutes on medium-high speed.3 large eggs
- Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and whisk it until combined.55 g vegetable oil, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Finally, sift the dry ingredients over the batter and gently whisk it together until combined.75 g all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out.
- Dollop the pistachio cream on top of the brownie and swirl it in. Then chop the pistachios and sprinkle them on top.150 g pistachio cream, 20 g unsalted pistachios
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes. Serve once it’s cooled down.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 4gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg
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