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Rum & raisin fudge brownies recipe

Rum-soaked raisins give these decandent chocolate brownies a delicious boozy twist. Topped off with a silky chocolate ganache. 
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Rum & raisin fudgy brownies recipe
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes

Ingredients

Brownies:

  • ½ cup raisin
  • ¼ cup dark rum
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 200 grams butter room temperature
  • 200 grams quality dark chocolate 70% cocoa
  • 250 gras granulated or caster sugar
  • 3  large free-range eggs
  • 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 125 grams cake flour
  • 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder

Chocolate ganache:

  • 100 grams dark chocolate at least 70% chocolate solids
  • 50 grams milk chocolate
  • ½ cup cream
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 2 tsp strong coffee optional
  • 1 – 2 tsp dark rum optional
  • Sprinkle of sea salt flakes optional

Instructions

  • Make in advance
    Place the raisins, 1 tablespoon of sugar and rum in a small pan and bring it to a boil Simmer gently for about 2 minutes. Take off the heat and allow to cool and soak. Do this a few hours in advance but otherwise leave overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Line a 20 x 20-cm metal brownie tin with baking paper (on all sides) or a 28cm cast iron round skillet
  • Melt the butter and chocolate in a double-boiler, then set aside to cool.
  • Beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Stir in the cooled chocolate and butter mixture.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and add this to the chocolate batter and briefly mix to combine by hand.
  • Fold through the soaked raisins. If there is any liquid left, strain this out.
  • Tip the mixture into the prepared brownie tin/skillet and spread to distribute evenly.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. It will still be a bit wobbly.
  • Leave to cool completely before topping with the ganache if you are using.

To make the ganache:

  • In a double boiler place the dark and milk chocolate with the cream and melt until smooth. Take off the heat and add the coffee and rum if using. Allow to cool and thicken.
  • Spread the cooled chocolate ganache over the cooled brownie and decorated it with easter eggs.

Notes

Store any leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 - 5 days.
Servings: 12 - 16
Author: Sam Linsell