Freemason Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Base
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir until combined and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Filling
- 6
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- 8
Layer the Mixtures
Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chocolate layer, then pour the remaining chocolate batter on top. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.