Peruvian Hass Avocado Brownies

avocado browniesHass avocados are the most popular variety of avocado in the world – due to their creamy texture and nutty flavour. Available in the UK from now until late September, they are great to add mashed to brownies to give them a rich flavour and fabulously moist texture.

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

Makes 12

INGREDIENTS

1 Peruvian Hass avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
250g plain chocolate, broken into pieces
150g butter, cut into pieces
3 eggs
150g caster sugar
60g self-raising flour
Pinch of salt

METHOD
1- Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan oven 160°C, Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a rectangular baking tin measuring approximately 25 x 20cms.

2- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a large heatproof bowl positioned over a saucepan of gently simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.

3- Meanwhile, mash the Peruvian Hass avocado to a smooth puree using a fork.

4- Whisk the eggs and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and airy, then add the Peruvian Hass avocado puree and whisk again until smooth.

5- Add the flour and salt to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring gently until combined.

6- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes in the centre of the oven.

7- Cool, then cut into 12 pieces.

Cook’s tip: Freeze the brownies for up to 3 months in a rigid container or freezer bag.

  • Belinda Wanis, aka Miss B, is a Belle About Town who likes to bring a little bit of style into every aspect of her life. An experienced journalist with over 20 years in the industry she turned to the web, creating Belle About Town in early 2010, to fill a gap for tech-savvy stylish women who want the best life has to offer at their fingertips. She loves a decadent cocktail bar, a beautifully cut dress, cultural getaways, quality over quantity and is partial to Asian-fusion food. A globetrotter, who has lived in Australia, the UK and Denmark, she enjoys holidaying in the sun and you can often find her on a beach in Thailand or on shopping breaks in Sydney or New York. But her first love is, of course, London!

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