Blood Orange curd Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
For the Blood Orange Curd:
1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 2-3 oranges)
Zest of 1 blood orange
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
Prepare the Brownies:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Melt Butter:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
Pour into Pan:
Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Make the Blood Orange Curd:
Combine Ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the blood orange juice, zest, sugar, and eggs.
Cook the Curd:
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Do not let it boil.
Add Butter:
Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
Assemble and Bake:
Layer the Curd:
Pour the blood orange curd over the brownie batter, spreading it evenly.
Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve:
Cool:
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before lifting them out and cutting them into squares.
Enjoy:
Serve your Blood Orange Curd Brownies as a delicious dessert, and enjoy the vibrant flavors!