Salted Strawberry Balsamic Brownies with Basil-Smoked Lapsang Tea Cream
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This decadent dessert features the unusual flavors of basil and chocolate, but you will find that it is delightful! The crunchy salt, smoky tea rub, and dark strawberry swirl create a beautiful presentation for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
½ cup butter
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
4 eggs (room temperature)
½ tsp. plain salt
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar (plus more for drizzle)
1 cup flour
2 tsp. Cypress Flake Salt
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. Smoked Lapsang Tea Rub
1 Tbsp Basil Olive Oil
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Use a 9x9 baking pan for maximum cake-like & moist brownies.
- In a double boiler, melt butter and unsweetened chocolate; remove from heat and allow to cool thoroughly.
- Using a stand mixer or electric beaters, beat 4 eggs and plain salt until light and fluffy.
- Mix in sugar and Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
- BY HAND, stir in chocolate mixture (do not overmix)
- BY HAND, add flour and stir until combined.
- Pour into pan and sprinkle Cypress Flake Salt over the mixture and stir gently with a fork to distribute.
- Bake 35 mins and cool.
- Whisk together heavy cream, sugar, Smoked Lapsang Tea Dry Rub and Basil Olive Oil. Pour the cream mixture over each brownie. Drizzle with a little more Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar and make a design with a toothpick or knife point.
Posted on January 31 2022