Description
Citrus Salted-Honey Pistachio Brownies are a delightful fusion of fudgy chocolate and zesty citrus, punctuated by the crunch of roasted pistachios. These brownies not only look stunning with their vibrant colors but also provide a unique flavor experience that will impress at any gathering. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create this restaurant-quality dessert that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and mix in granulated and brown sugar until combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time along with honey.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and citrus zest.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg