Nutella brownies

I'm back! It took me a while but I'm here.
And to start, I tried an easy brownies recipe (I don't think you can find  anything like this) with only 3 ingredients. Yes, just 3 :D And one of the ingredients is one of my husband's favorite. Nutella...  The result is a chocolaty brownie , sweet and with a nutty taste.

This recipe it's been on my to do list for a while now. I was so curious to see the final result. And I must say that is a really nice one.

The brownies also look amazing made in a cupcake tin. To decorate them a little bit I added the forth ingredient (it's optional) shredded almonds. You can also go for nuts, pistachio or dried cranberries.

Here is the recipe that I found. Just a few and easy steps for some nice brownies.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Nutella spread
• 3 eggs
• 10 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shredded almonds (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat the oven to 350 F/ 180C degrees. Line a 6 cupcakes pan with paper .

Put Nutella,  eggs and flour in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth and well blended. 

Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcakes tin (about ¾ full).

Optional : sprinkle with the shredded almonds.

Bake until a pick comes out with wet, gooey crumbs,  around 15 minutes. 

Set on a rack to cool completely. 

Photo credit: Emi Trasnitu

Brownie with apricots

I'll start this post by saying that this is a great recipe and you really have to try it. It's moist and chocolaty  and the half apricot in each portion gives a special taste to your brownie. It's heaven!

I found it on a Romanian  blog  and I'm happy that I tried it.
Apricots are one of my favorite fruits in desserts. They really give a special aroma and a nice color.

Brownies are not that special, but if you try this version you'll be pleased with the result.
And with this design you'll amaze everyone.

Here is the recipe that I found and tried. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 200g  white flour
• 200g sugar
• 160g butter
• 4 eggs
• 8 tablespoons cocoa
• 4 tablespoons  shredded chocolate
• 280 g yogurt
• ½ teaspoon  baking powder
• 3 apricots
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Cooking spray / butter

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 375 F / 170 C.

Coat the baking tray with cooking spray or butter and spread the brown sugar.

Cut the apricots in half and take out the core.

Place the half apricots facedown and try to keep an equal distance between them.

Using a Kitchen Aid , mix the butter with sugar for 2 minutes.

Separate the egg whites from yolks.

Add egg yolks  one by one to the butter and sugar mixture.

In a separate bowl mix together flour, cocoa and baking powder and add it gradually to the butter mixture.

Add yogurt and shredded chocolate.

Separately beat the egg whites with the pinch of salt.

Using a spoon or spatula add slowly  the beaten eggs whites to the butter mixture.

Carefully pour the mixture into the baking tray, trying not to move the apricots.

Bake the brownie for 35- 40 minutes.

Try not to over bake the brownie because it can get really dry.

Leave it cool completely on the tray.

When it’s ready, turn the brownie upside down on another tray and try to cut equal squares having the apricots in the middle. If needed, cut the edges with a knife.

Decorate the each brownie with fresh mint leaves. 

PHOTOS BY EMI TRASNITU