Nothing is uplifting like a tidbit of chocolate. And sometimes I just want something unusual, but certainly chocolate. If a similar condition has visited you, then it's time to discover something new. How about a delicious and fragrant brownie? Have you ever tried this dessert? Then we will take the liberty of arranging for you a short excursion to the place where once upon a time chocolate was born, and only after that the famous cake. And we will certainly share with you a recipe for an amazing brownie with cottage cheese and cherries and talk about the classic way of cooking.
Once upon time in America…
The story began far in America. Who and how has become the author of such a "disgrace" cannot be found out today. But there are rumors that the brownies - the world famous American dessert - appeared completely by accident, due to the absent-mindedness of the cook. The hostess who was preparing the pie simply forgot to add soda, and therefore he did not rise enough. There is another, more noble version. In it, a brownie cake was created specifically for the order for one important lady.
By chance or not, but the dessert turned out to be more than successful. And so much so that for many years it remains the most beloved treat, not only in America, but in many other countries. Of course, over the years, the traditional recipe has undergone a lot of changes, but certainly only in order to please us today with its impeccable taste. Modern masters of sweet art make brownies with cottage cheese and cherries, caramel, with ripe fruits and candied fruits. But there are several features inherent in this particular dessert. And if you decide to cook this delicious pie, then you need to know about them.
So what is brownie?
The brownie cake got its name due to the fact that it is brown due to the main ingredient - dark chocolate. But there are plenty of recipes, there are those in which white chocolate is used, and they call such a dessert simply - blondie.
It is difficult to say what kind of baking it is: it is equally called a pie, and cookies, and a cake, but more often it is a cake. Classic brownie should have a pronounced chocolate flavor. The middle of it should be moist, otherwise it will lose its unusual taste, and the crust will certainly be dry and crispy. If you decide to make a cake of the best quality, you will have to follow the technique of its preparation with precision and stock up on the best chocolate. After all, it is he who will give the dessert an exquisite taste. And now, from the word to the point, we will tell you how to cook brownies.
Classic Chocolate Brownie
Traditionally, only real dark chocolate is used, but you can take any, the best of your choice. A treat with a rich taste and inherent bitterness is unlikely to please a child. Therefore, experiment.
They serve a traditional dessert, cutting it into pieces - cakes, although initially it is baked like a regular cake. It is delicious with milk, whipped cream or ice cream, but a cup of coffee or cocoa is also quite appropriate. Typically, such a dessert is served warm, it is then that it has the structure of a real brownie - a tender, slightly moist center. But if desired, it can be cooled, it will turn out no less tasty, although brownies will already more resemble cookies and lose their softness.
Product Preparation
Brownie pie is prepared very simply, as, probably, most American dishes. Melt chocolate and butter in a water bath . To do this, take a small saucepan or stewpan, pour water into it and put on fire. From above, you need to install an iron bowl suitable for the diameter of the pan or a bowl in which chocolate will be heated. Under the influence of hot steam, it will melt more slowly, and therefore its taste will be preserved as much as possible.
Break into pieces 160 g of chocolate and send it to melt. Once it becomes soft, add 180 g of soft butter, stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a homogeneous state. Allow to cool.
While stirring constantly, beat 3 eggs into the chocolate-butter mixture. Continually kneading, add sifted flour - 125 g, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 40 g of chocolate (finely broken) and chopped nuts - half a glass. Mix well again and the dough is done.
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This amount is calculated on the form of 20 by 20 centimeters - this is important to consider. The bottom of the mold should be lined with baking paper and lightly walk over it with oil. After you need to pour the dough and smooth (the dough should be liquid).
Place the mold in an oven preheated to 170 degrees, on the central level. Bake for about half an hour, and then check if it is ready. Poke the pie with a regular toothpick, if the surface is sufficiently baked, but the middle is damp and there are wet lumps on the toothpick - the dessert is ready.
Brownie with Cherry and Cottage Cheese
Brownie with cottage cheese and cherries is not only very tasty, but also beautiful. This is a great dessert for adults and children. You will need almost the same ingredients, but you still have to stock up with cottage cheese and cherries (seedless, of course). You can use either fresh or canned (frozen). So let's get started.
Product Preparation
Melt 100 g of chocolate and 120 g of butter in a water bath, stirring constantly. Cool the mass.
In a separate bowl, with a mixer, beat 2 eggs, adding a bag of vanilla sugar, 50 g of granulated sugar and a pinch of soda. Put this mass into the chocolate mixture and mix well. Add 130 g of flour, a teaspoon of baking powder and beat at low speed, until you get a magnificent dough.
In a blender, beat 2 eggs with sugar (100 g) and cottage cheese (300 g). You should get a uniform curd cream.
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This test is enough for a shape measuring 20 by 25 centimeters. Line its edges and bottom with parchment and a little oil. Divide the chocolate mass into 3 parts (conditionally) and pour the first batch into a mold, evenly distribute. Then put half the curd cream and even out. Spread the cherries on top (about 150 g). Then repeat the process: a layer of chocolate mass, cream, berries and again the dough. On top, you can lay out a little curd cream and randomly apply patterns, so you get a beautiful marble surface.
Place the mold in a preheated oven to 170 degrees. Bake brownie with cottage cheese and cherries for about 40 minutes or a little more. Allow the cake to cool first, and then remove from the mold. The dessert is ready.
We hope that such a popular American treat will also appeal to you, because it is not without reason that he has so many loyal fans. You can change the recipes to your liking, adding berries, any nuts and everything that can be filled with pie, because the main thing is to make it delicious.
Good appetite!