Raspberry Brownies

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

¾ Cup of Raspberries

1 stick of butter

2 tablespoons water

8 ounces of dark chocolate

½ cup of oil

3 large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup flour
½ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder

 

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat reduce the raspberries down to a puree, after 3 minutes remove from heat and transfer to a food processer and puree the raspberries along with ¼ of stick of butter and water until completely smooth. Then set aside 

Place chopped up chocolate in a stainless steal pan with remaining butter and oil, set the bowl over a sauce pan filled with water and allow the water to come to a boil, then reduce to half heat and allow the chocolate to melt, stirring to ensure all chocolate melts to a smooth consistency. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9 inch pan with baking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy access and removal of brownies after cooking.

In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth about 3 minutes. Whisk in the flour and chocolate powder. Fold all together until smooth, then add the melted chocolate until well combined.

Spread the batter in the cooking pan. Drop the raspberry mixture on top then drag a knife across the top until the raspberry mixture is smooth on top. Cook for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick is clean when inserted into batter. Once cooked, allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving. Although I can never wait that long. Enjoy

Author Elizabeth Kilbride is a former political operative, author, scriptwriter, historian, journalist. business professional, and creative artist, and life coach consultant. Ms. Kilbride holds a Masters in Criminology and a BS in Business Management who stepped out of the loop for a while, but who is now back with a powerful opinion and voice in the direction of this country and our economy. As a life coach, she is available to counsel individuals to enjoy their dreams and a better life. Ms. Kilbride loves to travel, photograph her surroundings and is also a gourmet cook who loves to garden and preserve food for the winter months.