Livvy's sweet treats

Admittedly brownies can be one of the most enjoyable treats out there, rich, gooey and full of chocolate, whats not to love. These brownie are always a hit among family and friends no matter what. This recipe is a personal favourite of mine and is definitely worth making if you also have a sweet tooth.

INGREDIENTS:

• 185g unsalted butter
• 100g good quality dark chocolate
• 135g milk chocolate
• 85g plain flour
• 40g cocoa powder
• 50g white chocolate
• 3 large eggs
• 275g golden caster sugar

METHOD:

• Cut 185g unsalted butter into small cubes and tip into a medium bowl. Break the dark chocolate and 100g of the milk chocolate into small pieces and drop into the bowl.
• Fill a small saucepan about a quarter full with hot water, then sit the bowl on top so it rests on the rim of the pan, not touching the water. Place over a low heat until the butter and chocolate have fully melted, stirring occasionally. Remove the bowl from the pan. Leave the melted mixture to cool to room temperature.
• While you’re waiting for the chocolate mixture to cool preheat your oven to 180C.
• Line a shallow square tin with non-stick baking paper. Then sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder into a medium bowl.
•  Chop the rest of the milk chocolate and the white chocolate into small chunks.
• Break 3 large eggs into a large bowl and tip in the golden caster sugar with an electric mixer on maximum speed mix the eggs and sugar until it appears thick and creamy this should take about 2-3 minutes you’ll know its ready when its pale and has doubled in size.
• Next pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the egg and sugar mix and fold together (Try not to knock the air out of it, be as gentle as you can)
• Carefully tip the flour and cocoa powder into the egg and chocolate mixture and mix until it begins to look fudgy, finally stir in the chopped white and milk chocolate so they are evenly mixed in.
• Pour the brownie mix into the prepared tin, place in the preheated oven and set a timer for 23 minutes. Once the timer has ended check the brownies if they are still wobbly continue cooking for a few more minutes until when you poke a toothpick into the middle of the brownie it comes out clean, be sure not to over cook them because you still want the soft and gooey middle.
• Leave to cool slightly then cut into evenly size squares. These perfect brownies are best served while still slightly warm topped with ice cream.