Ingredients
- ½ cups butter unsalted, 1 stick
- ½ cups plain chocolate
- 2 ¼ cups baker's sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups plain flour
- 2 tblsp cocoa powder
Ingredients for Mint Layer
- 1 oz soft butter unsalted
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tblsp natural yogurt
- ½ tsp peppermint essence
- green food colouring optional
Ingredients for Chocolate Layer
- ⅕ lb dark chocolate
- ⅛ cups butter unsalted
Step by Step
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180° C).Grease and line the base of a 9×3 baking tin.
To make the brownies:
- Melt the butter and chocolate over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, salt and vanilla.Add the eggs, one at a time, in a second bowl, stirring well until blended. Add the flour and cocoa and beat for 30 seconds until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into the tin and bake for 35 – 40 minutes. If you insert a skewer, it should come out slightly sticky.
To make the mint cream:
- Add the butter, icing sugar and yogurt to a mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until soft and creamy. Add the peppermint essence a bit at a time, tasting as you go. Different brands have different strengths, and you don’t want to overdo the flavor.
- Add the food coloring, drop by drop, and mix well until you have a nice, soft green.
To finish:
- Once the brownies have cooled down completely, spread the mint layer over the top. I found it easier to leave them in the tin to do this.
- Place in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the chocolate layer.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cool slightly and then spread over the mint layer.Leave to cool until the chocolate layer has set.
- To cut into slices, it is easier to dip your knife into hot water to prevent the chocolate layer from cracking.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1 pieceCalories: 410 kcalCarbohydrates: 60 gProtein: 4 gFat: 18 gSaturated Fat: 11 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5 gCholesterol: 58 mgSodium: 92 mgPotassium: 133 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 47 gVitamin A: 340 IUCalcium: 22 mgIron: 2 mg
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