Today we are going to prepare a typical American recipe, a chocolate brownie. The brownie in Spain is a compact and sweet brown sponge cake (hence its name “brownie”). There are many types of brownies but today we bring you the authentic American recipe, the chocolate brownie with nuts .
The brownie is one of the richest and simplest desserts to make, as it is a quick alternative that everyone always likes, especially if we serve them hot and accompanied by ice cream, cream, cream, syrup … So it will surprise you know that you can make chocolate brownie without an oven.
The usual thing is that they are made in the oven, but it is possible to make them without using this appliance with the only help of a microwave, or even a frying pan . Take note of how to make brownies without an oven with these recipes. They will surprise you!
No-Bake Chocolate Brownie Recipe
First, we show you the recipe to make brownie without an oven using a microwave. Later, we will also teach you how to make pan brownie.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: low
Ingredients:
- 150 g of dark chocolate to melt
- 1/2 cup of brown or white sugar
- 130 g butter
- 3/4 of Cup of flour without yeast
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon yeast
Steps to follow:
- To start making our no-bake chocolate brownie, chop up the chocolate and mix it with the butter. You must melt both ingredients, so you can do it using the microwave on medium power for a minuteand then add 10 more seconds until it is well melted, in a saucepan with the heat to low or in a double boiler. Go slowly or the chocolate will burn and you will spoil the dessert.
- Then add the eggs to a bowl and beat vigorously. Add the sifted flour, sugar, the tablespoon of cocoa powder and the yeast. Mix everything very well with enveloping movements until you get a homogeneous mixture. Then add the chocolate and butter mixture and stir. The dough for your brownie without an oven is ready!
- Brush the bottom and sides of a microwave safe pan with flour and butter to prevent sticking, and add the batter. Put the mold in the microwave at 750W powerfor five minutes without interrupting cooking.
- Once this time has elapsed, open and insert a knife in the center of the dessert to check if your no-bake chocolate brownie is ready. If it comes out clean it’s done, if not, leave it for two more minutesand keep checking until it’s done completely.
- Now that you know how easy it is to make brownie without an oven, you can get down to business. You just have to let it cool down before cutting it and serve it with whipped cream, cream, ice cream or whatever you like the most.
How to make skillet brownie
If you do not have an oven or microwave, or you are not in favor of its use, you will be happy to know that you can also make pan brownies. In addition, it is much easier to prepare and it will take less time than with the oven, with a result so delicious that you will not be able to wait for it to cool.
With this recipe for pan brownie you will achieve a spectacular result, with a slightly crispy surface and a moist and fluffy interior . Take note and make sure the pan is non-stick.
The only thing you should keep in mind is that you will have to test the temperature so that it does not burn, since it can vary depending on the material of the pan or the type of fire. You will see that making the brownie in a pan is practically the same as making an omelette, so let’s go with the recipe for this no-bake brownie with chocolate and nuts.
Ingredients for an 18-20 cm diameter pan :
- 100 g of dark chocolate to melt
- 70 g of butter and a little more to grease the mold
- 2 large eggs
- 25 g of brown sugar
- 25g white sugar
- 100 g of flour
- 20 g walnuts
Elaboration:
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt them in the microwave or in a double boiler. Remember not to melt them completely, when both ingredients are soft remove it, with the heat itself they will finish melting. Mix well until you get a fine and homogeneous cream.
- On the other hand, beat the eggs with the two types of sugar and add them to the chocolate when they are well beaten. Then add the sifted flour and mix wellbefore adding the chopped walnuts.
- Next, spread a little butter in a non-stick pan and pour in the brownie batter without an oven. Put the pan on the heat at medium low heat, if it is a glass ceramic between three and five, cover the pan and cook for 10 or 15 minutesor until the preparation is made a block, like a potato omelette before turning it over. .
- It is the turn to grease a plate with a little melted butterto turn the brownie in the pan, so it will not stick. Once on the plate, as if it were an omelette, add it back to the pan on the uncooked side. Cover the pan again and cook this time for about five or seven minutes. Remember that the no-bake chocolate brownie should be very juicy inside, so don’t overcook it.
- Finally, we only have the presentation of the brownie in a pan, which you can decorate with a little chocolate syrup, icing sugar, cocoa powder, a little ice cream or cream … In addition, it can be eaten warm or cold,as in both cases is exquisite. Go ahead and try it!
