Chocolate Brownies with Ice Cream
17/11/2023Chocolate brownies with ice cream are a classic American dessert that can be easily ‘Italianized’ by adding, for example, a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter or serving with an artisanal hazelnut or pistachio ice cream. Here is the recipe for preparing delicious chocolate brownies to be served with ice cream:
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 200 g of dark chocolate
- 150 g of butter
- 3 eggs
- 150 g of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 95 g of flour
- 30 g of cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- (Optional) 1 teaspoon of espresso powder for an Italian touch
- (Optional) Chopped walnuts or hazelnuts to enrich the batter
For Serving:
- Artisanal ice cream (vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio, or the preferred flavor)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler with the butter. Stir until smooth and even, then let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix the cooled melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
- Sift the flour, cocoa, and salt (and espresso powder if using) directly into the bowl and stir until just combined. If you like, add the chopped nuts or hazelnuts.
- Pour the batter into the pan and level with a spatula.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, but the center is still slightly moist.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Serve the brownies warm or at room temperature with a scoop of artisanal ice cream on top.
To make this dessert even more special, you can garnish with hot chocolate sauce, salted caramel, or fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries for a touch of freshness.
And remember, in Italian cuisine, gelato is a product of excellence, so do not hesitate to choose a high-quality ice cream to accompany your brownies. Enjoy your meal!
