Description
Rich chocolate brownies swirled with pumpkin create an irresistible autumn dessert that balances deep cocoa notes with warm spices. Seasonal baking perfection delivers comfort and indulgence for home cooks seeking a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with foil, lightly greasing the surface for easy brownie extraction.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt chocolate and butter in microwave or double boiler, stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency, then allow to cool slightly.
- Batter Development: Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla into the chocolate mixture, blending thoroughly to create a rich, homogeneous base.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing gently to maintain a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Pumpkin Layer Creation: Combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, egg, vanilla, brown sugar, and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) in a separate bowl, whisking until perfectly smooth.
- Cornstarch Incorporation: Blend cornstarch into the pumpkin mixture to ensure a silky, lump-free texture.
- Layer Assembly: Pour brownie batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly, then carefully layer the pumpkin mixture on top, maintaining distinct visual separation.
- Baking Process: Bake for 50 minutes, monitoring for a slight jiggle in the pumpkin layer that signals ideal doneness.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm the pumpkin layer and enhance flavor melding.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from refrigerator, lift brownies from pan using foil edges, and slice with a clean, sharp knife for precise, elegant servings.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate brownies for at least 2 hours to set the pumpkin layer and enhance flavor melding.
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients to maintain a tender, fudgy brownie consistency without developing tough gluten.
- Spice Balance Matters: Adjust warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to personal taste, but avoid overwhelming the chocolate base.
- Clean Cutting Technique: Use a clean, sharp knife wiped between cuts to create crisp, professional-looking brownie slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg