Brownie Recipe
Chocolate chip ricotta, powdered sugar & chocolate drizzle
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Ricotta Filling
Chocolate Drizzle
Method
Brownie Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugars and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 6
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Ricotta Filling
- 7
Prepare the Ricotta Filling
While the brownies are baking, prepare the ricotta filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Cool the Brownies
Once the brownies are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes.
- 9
Spread the Filling
After the brownies have cooled slightly, spread the ricotta filling evenly over the top of the brownies.
Chocolate Drizzle
- 10
Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- 11
Drizzle on Brownies
Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the ricotta-topped brownies.
- 12
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the brownies for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate drizzle before slicing into squares and serving.