Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Create a gentle bain-marie

Place a saucepan with water over medium heat until it gently steams. Set a heatproof bowl on top - not touching the water.

Melt the chocolate & butter

Break the chocolate into pieces and cut the butter into cubes. Let them melt slowly together in the heatproof bowl, until smooth and silky.

Whip the eggs

Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light, airy, and softly foamy.

Add sugar

Once the eggs are fluffy, add the sugar and continue mixing until pale and creamy.

Sift the dry ingredients

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together in another bowl.

Combine the mixtures

Pour the melted butter-chocolate blend into the whipped eggs. Mix gently until combined. Add the sifted flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Mix briefly until just combined - stop as soon as the batter looks smooth.

Prepare the baking dish

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Butter the dish lightly, then line it with baking paper so it stays in place.

Fill the dish

Pour in the batter and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the brésilienne nuts over the top for a light crunchy contrast.

Bake

Let them rest

Allow the brownies to cool completely so they set into that perfect soft-center texture.

Slice & serve

Trim the edges and cut into neat 5 x 5 cm squares.

Serve with coffee or chocolate milk.