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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes plus overnight chilling
  • Yield: 15 servings

Description

These Pistachio Brownies blend rich dark chocolate with crunchy toasted pistachios and sweet milk chocolate chips, delivering a perfectly fudgy and flavorful treat. Toasting the pistachios enhances their nutty aroma and texture, while the combination of butter and dark chocolate creates a luscious base. Chilled overnight for ease of slicing, these brownies are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

Chocolate and Butter Mixture

  • 400 g dark chocolate
  • 280 g salted butter (cubed)

Dry Ingredients

  • 450 g white caster sugar (superfine)
  • 170 g plain white flour (all purpose flour)

Other Ingredients

  • 6 medium free range eggs (room temperature, beaten)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g pistachios (shelled weight)
  • 150 g milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Toast Pistachios: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) or 150°C fan-assisted. Spread the pistachios evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for 10 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly crunchy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the Baking Tin: Grease and line a 20cm x 28cm (8 inch x 11 inch) non-stick shallow rectangular cake tin with baking paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Increase Oven Temperature: Turn the oven temperature up to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C fan-assisted to prepare for baking the batter.
  4. Melt Butter and Dark Chocolate: Place the cubed butter and chopped dark chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Gently melt together until smooth using either microwave bursts (30 seconds at a time, stirring each interval) or a double boiler setup by placing the bowl over simmering water without letting water touch the bowl. Stir until fully combined.
  5. Add Sugar: Stir in the white caster sugar into the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Expect the mixture to thicken and become grainy; this is normal.
  6. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Let the mixture cool until it’s only slightly warm. Whisk in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
  7. Mix in Flour: Sift the plain flour into the bowl and gently fold it in using a spatula until the flour is fully incorporated without overmixing.
  8. Add Pistachios and Milk Chocolate Chips: Stir the toasted pistachios and milk chocolate chips through the batter evenly to distribute them.
  9. Pour Batter and Bake: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared cake tin and even out the surface with a spatula. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. The brownies should be set all across, and a skewer inserted in the center should come out with sticky crumbs attached.
  10. Cool and Chill: Place the tin on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate the brownies overnight to firm up and make slicing easier.
  11. Slice and Serve: Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the chilled brownies into 15 even squares arranged in a 5 x 3 pattern. Serve and enjoy this decadent treat.

Notes

  • Toasting pistachios enhances their flavor and crunch but can be omitted if desired.
  • Using room temperature eggs helps to blend the batter more smoothly and prevents it from curdling.
  • Chilling the brownies overnight is important for clean slicing and improved texture.
  • A double boiler method is safest for gently melting chocolate and butter without burning.
  • Use a serrated knife for neater cuts and to avoid compressing the brownies.
  • The brownies keep well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/pistachio-chocolate-chip-brownies-recipe/