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Pistachio Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Pistachio Chocolate Brownies Recipe
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This Pistachio Chocolate Brownies recipe features rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a crispy pistachio kataifi filling and finished with a decorative swirl of milk chocolate, white chocolate, and pistachio cream. Combining luscious chocolate flavors with crunchy, nutty textures, this dessert is perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a gourmet treat at home.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Brownie

  • 165 g (¾ cup) unsalted butter
  • 75 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 330 g (1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp) caster sugar
  • 110 g (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) plain (all purpose) flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Pistachio Kataifi Filling

  • 100 g (2 cups) kataifi pastry
  • 270 g (¾ cup + 3 tbsp) pistachio cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Decoration

  • 220 g (1 ½ cups + 3 tbsp) milk chocolate
  • 20 g (2 tbsp + 1 tsp) white chocolate
  • 20 g (1 tbsp) pistachio cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Tin and Oven: Line an 8”x 8” baking tin with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to get it ready for baking the brownies.
  2. Melt Butter and Mix Cocoa: Melt the butter in short microwave bursts of 10-20 seconds, stirring between. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is silky smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar together until evenly combined and slightly thickened for a smooth batter base.
  4. Add Chocolate Mixture: Slowly drizzle the melted butter-cocoa mixture into the egg and sugar mixture while beating continuously to ensure an even, smooth batter.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the plain flour and salt to the bowl, folding gently into the chocolate mixture until fully combined without overmixing.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top. Bake for 22-27 minutes until the edges feel firm but the center has a slight wobble, indicating a fudgy texture. Cool in the tin.
  7. Cook the Kataifi: While the brownies bake and cool, melt 1 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the kataifi pastry and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  8. Prepare Pistachio Filling: Warm the pistachio cream until soft and spreadable. Combine with the crispy kataifi in a bowl, folding gently to create a uniform pistachio filling.
  9. Spread Pistachio Layer: Evenly spread the kataifi and pistachio cream mixture over the cooled brownie base, smoothing it into all corners for an even layer.
  10. Melt Chocolates and Pistachio Cream: Melt milk and white chocolates separately. Warm the pistachio cream until runny enough to drizzle. Optionally, transfer the white chocolate and pistachio cream to piping bags for precision decorating.
  11. Apply Milk Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted milk chocolate evenly over the pistachio layer, tilting the tin side to side to spread it smoothly.
  12. Decorate with White Chocolate and Pistachio Cream: Drizzle the melted white chocolate and pistachio cream diagonally across the milk chocolate layer. Use a skewer or toothpick to feather the designs by dragging through the drizzled lines. Let set completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Ensure the brownies are slightly underbaked for a fudgy texture; they will firm up as they cool.
  • The kataifi pastry must be cooked thoroughly until crisp and golden for the best texture contrast.
  • Use good quality pistachio cream and chocolates for richest flavor.
  • Allow the chocolate topping to fully set at room temperature before cutting for clean slices.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Bring refrigerated brownies to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture.

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Keywords: pistachio brownies, chocolate brownies, kataifi, pistachio cream, chocolate dessert, fudgy brownies, Middle Eastern dessert

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