Cranberry-pistachio brownies

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Cranberry-pistachio brownies
55 min.
18
370kcal

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If you're looking for a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the delightful crunch of nuts and bursts of tartness, look no further than these cranberry-pistachio brownies. This vegetarian treat is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while impressing your guests with a unique twist on a classic favorite. With a moist and fudgy texture, each bite melts in your mouth, beautifully balancing the sweetness of the light muscovado sugar and the slight tang of dried cranberries.

The addition of pistachios adds a delightful crunch, complementing the smooth chocolate in a way that elevates this dessert to gourmet status. Here's the best part: this recipe is not only simple but also quick to prepare, taking just 55 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're hosting a gathering, planning a cozy family night, or simply indulging yourself, these brownies will be the highlight of any occasion.

With 18 servings, there’s plenty to go around, and they stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week, making them ideal for meal prep or as sweet treats to share throughout the week. Dust them with a light sprinkle of icing sugar for an elegant finish, and watch your friends and family light up with joy. So grab your ingredients and let’s get baking these delightful cranberry-pistachio brownies!

Ingredients

  • 200 butter diced for greasing
  • 300 chocolate bar plain 40% fine ( cocoa solids is )
  • 280 g muscovado sugar light
  • tbsp 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) 
  • medium eggs 
  • 200 flour plain
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 75 cranberries dried
  • 100 pistachios sliced
  • 18 servings powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas
  2. Butter a non-stick baking tin (about 31 x 17 x 3.5cm) or line the base if you prefer. Break the chocolate into a saucepan, add the butter, sugar and juice or milk, then warm gently, stirring frequently until melted and evenly mixed. Allow to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold in the flour, cinnamon and cranberries.
  3. Spread half the mixture into the prepared tin, scatter over the nuts, then gently spread the rest of the mixture on top.
  4. Bake for 25-30 mins.
  5. Cut into squares while still warm. Will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories370kcal
Protein5.24%
Fat47.11%
Carbs47.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.61
Glycemic Load
7.88
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.0634784076525%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.43mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.76kcal
18.49%
Fat:19.73g
30.35%
Saturated Fat:10.43g
65.18%
Carbohydrates:44.89g
14.96%
Net Carbohydrates:41.94g
15.25%
Sugar:30.84g
34.27%
Cholesterol:60.76mg
20.25%
Sodium:93.74mg
4.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:13.33mg
4.44%
Protein:4.94g
9.88%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.19%
Copper:0.4mg
20.11%
Iron:3.04mg
16.87%
Magnesium:50.37mg
12.59%
Selenium:8.67µg
12.38%
Fiber:2.95g
11.81%
Phosphorus:114.02mg
11.4%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.77%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.56%
Vitamin A:361.74IU
7.23%
Folate:28.29µg
7.07%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.62%
Potassium:229.93mg
6.57%
Zinc:0.9mg
6.01%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.82%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.8%
Calcium:42.17mg
4.22%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.39%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.54%
Vitamin K:2.57µg
2.44%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%