Pistachio Ferrero Rocher Brownies
Indulge in the luxurious fusion of rich dark chocolate, creamy Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolates, and crunchy pistachios with these irresistibly chewy and fudgy Pistachio Ferrero Rocher Brownies. Perfect as a showstopping dessert or cozy snack, they combine decadent flavors with a satisfying texture and an impressive presentation.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Can be gluten-free with substitution; contains nuts and dairy
Chocolate and Butter
- 120g high-quality dark chocolate
- 100g unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (approximately 200g)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 95g) or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (unevenly chopped, mix of fine and chunky pieces, about 60g)
- 8 Ferrero Rocher chocolates, chopped roughly (reserve half for folding in and half for topping)
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Roughly chop the Ferrero Rocher chocolates and pistachios, ensuring some pieces remain chunky for texture.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl placed over simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring frequently until smooth and completely combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine Sugar and Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar with the large eggs until the mixture becomes light and slightly fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well to enhance the aroma and flavor depth.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg-sugar mixture, stirring gently to combine. Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, then fold them carefully into the batter to maintain its lightness while fully incorporating all ingredients.
- Fold in Pistachios and Chocolates: Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and half of the chopped Ferrero Rocher chocolates, distributing the flavors without overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and evenly scatter the remaining chopped Ferrero Rocher chocolates on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares to achieve the perfect chewy consistency.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better blending with sugar and a smoother batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the brownies fudgy rather than cakey.
- Always line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and intact brownies.
- Test doneness with a toothpick; look for moist crumbs to ensure perfect fudginess.
- Chop pistachios unevenly combining fine and chunky pieces for more exciting texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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