Brownies with Nuts – A Classic Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

The popular brownie dessert is loved worldwide for its rich chocolate flavor. Its unique texture stands out from other treats. The crust on both the top and bottom, as well as the soft chocolate filling inside, leave no one indifferent. There are various variations of this dessert: nutty, ultra-chocolate, and classic. But today we'll learn how to make brownies with walnuts, what to serve them with, and all the possible substitutions.

Nutritional value per serving

232 kcal

Proteins: 13 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 16

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Brownie with nuts and chocolate

Ingredients

Servings

Dark chocolate

300 G
Butter

230 G
Sugar

230 G
Egg C1

5 pcs
Vanilla extract

1 tsp
Flour

140 G
Coffee

1 tbsp
Nuts

120 G

Preparation

Step 1

Finely chop the chocolate.

It's best to choose high-quality chocolate to ensure your brownie turns out delicious and rich.

Step 2

Sift the flour, add finely ground coffee for flavor and mix everything.

Step 3

Grind the nuts you have chosen to your taste.

Step 4

Place the butter and chopped chocolate together in a double boiler. Let them melt slightly, then begin stirring with a silicone spatula.

Step 5

When the mixture becomes completely homogeneous, remove it from the water bath and let it cool, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Break eggs into a mixer bowl, add sugar and vanilla extract.

Step 7

Beat the eggs thoroughly until fluffy. The mixture should lighten in color and become soft and creamy.

Step 8

Gradually add the egg mixture to the cooled chocolate mixture, mixing thoroughly. Next, add the flour and knead the dough.

Step 9

At the very end, add the nuts and mix everything.

Step 10

Pour the prepared batter into a parchment-lined pan. Bake the brownies in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the finished brownie from the oven, let it sit in the pan for a couple of minutes, then remove it with the parchment paper and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

Next, cut everything into squares. You can also decorate the dessert with ice cream, caramel, berries and fruits.

Answers to frequently asked questions

How long does it take to bake brownies?

The typical baking time for this dessert is 25-30 minutes. It's important to consider the type of pan you're using, as the thicker the dough layer, the longer it will take.

What to serve Brownie with?

The dessert goes well with various types of ice cream, caramel, berries, fruits and nuts.

Possible replacements

You can substitute regular white sugar for brown sugar. In this case, choose finer varieties so they dissolve well in the egg mixture.
Instead of regular flour, you can use almond, rice, etc. flour, based on your taste.
Dark chocolate can be replaced with milk chocolate, but then you should control the amount of sugar by reducing it.
Instead of vanilla extract, you can use vanilla sugar, vanillin, or vanilla bean.
Walnuts can be replaced with any other nuts of your choice: hazelnuts, pectin, almonds, etc.

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