A Cracking Recipe: Creme Egg Brownies
Calling all chocolate lovers, we're excited to unveil a eggsciting treat here at The Old Bell Hotel. This Easter and throughout April, we’ll be serving our eggceptional creme egg brownies at our coffee bar, the perfect accompaniment to your flat white!
They are SO delicious we wanted to share our recipe with you, so you can make them at home too, because what is better than a combination of chocolate brownies, Cadbury’s creme eggs and a long weekend! Our pastry chef Sheena is renowned for her amazing sweet treats so she's here to guide us through our baking adventures!
Gather Your Supplies
Let's take a look at what goes into creating these eggcellent chocolatey masterpieces
- 185g unsalted butter: Provides a rich, buttery base for our brownie.
- 185g best dark chocolate: The star of the show, lending a deep, indulgent flavour.
- 85g plain flour: Gives our brownie structure and texture.
- 40g cocoa powder: Adds extra chocolatey goodness.
- 3 large eggs: Bind everything together for a moist, cake-like consistency.
- 275g golden caster sugar: Sweetens perfectly.
- 6 Cadbury's Creme Eggs, cut in half: The surprise inside that adds gooey delight.
Let's get baking!
Once you’ve assembled your ingredients its time to get cracking!
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4. Line a baking tray (about 20x30cm) with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and dark chocolate until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: Sift together the plain flour and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
- Whisk eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and golden caster sugar until fluffy.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gently fold in the flour and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared tray, spreading it evenly.
- Add Creme Eggs: Nestle the halved Cadbury's Creme Eggs into the batter (try not to eat them before this step!)
- Bake to perfection: Pop it in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until set around the edges but still slightly gooey in the centre.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool in the tray before cutting into squares and ENJOY!
So, whether you're visiting us for Easter or simply craving a chocolate fix, come and indulge in our Crème egg brownies at The Old Bell Hotel, or follow the recipe at home and treat yourself to some homemade brownie deliciousness.
We would love to see your creations! Tag us in your photos on social media!
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