Fudgy Cottage Cheese Brownies
These are incredibly fudgy brownies that use cottage cheese as a secret weapon for a rich, dense texture. The key is blending the cottage cheese until it's perfectly smooth, which is non-negotiable for avoiding a grainy texture.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 8x8 pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- Melt butter and pour into food processor.
- Add cottage cheese, melted chocolate, sugars, egg, and vanilla to processor. Blend 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Whisk together flours, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake 22-25 minutes until toothpick shows moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 2 hours.
- Lift using parchment handles and slice.
Notes
Cooling time is essential for proper fudgy texture.