Chocolate Brownie with Pistachio and Rose Petals
This is based on a delicious brownie recipe created by super baker Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, in London. It was a BIG success. We’ve gilded the lily by adding a drizzle of ganache, coarsely chopped pistachio and a few rose petals
SERVES
10
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
13
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
25
MINUTES
Ingredients
75g (6oz) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for greasing
350g (12oz) dark chocolate, broken into pieces (approx. 60-70% cocoa solids) (we use Valrhona)
50g (2oz) cocoa powder
225g (8oz) white flour or spelt flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
400g (14oz) caster sugar
4 organic eggs (about 200g/7oz)
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate ganache:
125ml (4 1/2fl oz) cream
110g (4oz) dark chocolate, chopped into pieces
To garnish:
50g (2oz) pistachios, chopped
3 tsp dried rose petals
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