Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   1 min

   Set your oven to 180°C (or 160°C for fan-assisted ovens) or gas mark 4. This ensures your brownies will bake evenly and thoroughly as soon as you are ready to put them in.

2. 2

   Line the Baking Tray

   1 min

   Prepare a 20 x 30 cm baking tray by lining it with baking parchment. Make sure the parchment hangs over the edges slightly to make it easier to lift out the brownies later.

3. 3

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   8 min

   In a medium saucepan, combine dark chocolate, milk chocolate, salted butter, and light brown soft sugar. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally until everything melts together and the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 5–7 minutes.

4. 4

   Incorporate the Eggs

   5 min

   Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until fully combined and the batter is shiny and thick.

5. 5

   Sift and Mix Dry Ingredients

   5 min

   Sift in the plain flour and cocoa powder into the chocolate batter. Gently stir with a spatula until no dry flour remains, being careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.

6. 6

   Fold in Raspberries

   5 min

   Gently fold in half of the raspberries into the brownie batter to distribute them evenly. Pour the mixture into the lined baking tray, and then scatter the remaining raspberries on top for a burst of flavor and decoration.

7. 7

   Bake the Brownies

   30 min

   Place the tray in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, but if you prefer brownies with a firmer texture, extend the baking time by an additional 5 minutes. The top should be set and slightly cracked, while the center remains soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Store Brownies

   1 min

   Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the tray. Once cooled, cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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