White chocolate fudge brownies have a fudgy brownie base that is drizzled in white chocolate pre-bake and then dotted with fresh cranberries and pistachios (if you're feeling it). These are the perfect holiday brownies!
2⁄3cup(74 g) unsweetened dark (Dutch-processed) cocoa powder
1teaspoonsea salt
2 1⁄3cups (232 g) fresh cranberries(divided)
3⁄4cup(90 g) white chocolate(melted)
2tablespoons(20 g) raw pistachios(shelled and coarsely chopped)
2teaspoons(10 g) sea salt flakes(optional)
Instructions
For the Brownies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8 x 11-inch (20.3 x 28-cm) baking dish and line with parchment paper, letting the excess fall over the sides.
Place the chocolate, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter and oil in a double boiler over medium low heat, stirring frequently until melted. Place a towel on the counter and set the bowl on top of it. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is well blended before adding in the next. Add in the espresso and vanilla and stir until well blended.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Add this to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in 2 cups (199 g) of cranberries; reserving the remaining cranberries for the top of the brownies.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of your spoon to even the top a bit. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top and drag a knife through the batter to swirl the white chocolate in a pretty design. Sprinkle with the pistachios and remaining 1⁄3 cup (33 g) cranberries. If using the sea salt flakes, add them now.
Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 25 minutes. When done, they will have a bit of jiggle in the middle, and if you test with a toothpick a wee bit of batter will coat it. This is a good thing. Let cool in the pan for several hours, and if you want super uber fudgy brownies shove them in the fridge for several hours before serving.
When it’s time to cut the brownies, use a very sharp knife, cut straight up and down and use a wet paper towel to clean off the knife in between cuts.
Notes
Cutting Brownies
If you want a super clean cut with your brownies, you'll need to thoroughly chill the brownies beforehand. Use a very sharp knife, cleaning in between cuts.
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