Raspberry Brownies

Raspberry Brownies

Here's the headline: When my husband tasted these, he said, "I don't think I want a regular brownie ever again. I only want these."


*this recipe was created for my friends at Imperial Sugar


Raspberry Brownies

What can you expect from these brownies? Well, if you've ever eaten a Godiva Raspberry Truffle (thank you, Aunt Janice, for introducing me), you'll find these to be that truffle in brownie form. 


That quote from my husband is high praise considering that we take our brownies VERY seriously around here. As in, we already have some killer, go-to, completely delectable brownies recipes we love:



The tart and sweet raspberry swirl that runs through these brownies is truly a thing of beauty. Add freeze-dried raspberries to the batter, along with a dusting of freeze-dried raspberry on top, and you have yourself some swoon-worthy brownies. 

Raspberry Brownies with bite

These are FUDGY brownies...not cakey. Cakey is for cake. There, someone had to say it. 


Raspberry Brownies

How to Make Raspberry Brownies


Raspberry Brownies, raspberry sauce

Raspberry Brownies, raspberry sauce

It starts with a raspberry sauce. You'll make it with frozen raspberries (no thawing required), Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, water, and cornstarch. 

I like to strain the sauce to remove the seeds. 

freeze-dried raspberries in white bowl

Next, you'll pulverize freeze-dried raspberries into a powder. 

freeze-dried raspberries in food processor made into powder

This gets stirred into the brownie batter and sifted on top of the cooled brownies. 

Find freeze-dried raspberries at Target or on Amazon. I've also seen them at Trader Joe's, but they currently seem to be out of stock. 


Want to make a pattern on top of your brownies? 

Raspberry Brownies with stripes

Use strips of waxed paper to make a pattern, then sift the freeze-dried raspberry powder over the top. Carefully lift off the waxed paper. 


Raspberry Brownies, heart-shape

I love that the raspberry swirl makes cool patterns in the brownies. Do you see the heart? Tell me you see the heart! 


Raspberry Brownies






Raspberry Brownies


YIELD: 24 servings
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
BAKE TIME: 30 minutes


1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
1 cup + 2 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra-Fine Granulated Sugar, divided
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 (1-1.5 ounce) bag freeze-dried raspberries
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup Dutch-process cocoa
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour


Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 9x13" pan lightly. Line with foil. Grease the foil.

In a small saucepan, heat raspberries and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Once raspberries have released their juice, increase heat to medium, continuing to stir frequently until it starts to bubble. Stir water and cornstarch together, then add to raspberries. Cook at a low boil for one minute. 

Pour through a mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Use the back of a spoon or silicone spatula to press the puree through, discarding seeds. Set aside.

Blitz freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor until they are a fine powder. 

Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Once melted, stir in remaining 1 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar. Heat until hot to the touch but not boiling. Remove from heat.

Whisk in the cocoa, salt, baking powder, and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberry powder. Whisk in vanilla. Stir in the eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Stir in the flour.

Spread into the pan. Spoon raspberry puree in dollops over the top, then use a knife to gently swirl. Bake for 30-32 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the foil to lift the brownies out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Sift remaining freeze-dried raspberry powder over the top, using waxed paper to make a pattern, if desired. 

 

SHARE:
Blogger Template by pipdig