Poison Green Matcha Swirl Brownies
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
- Whisk
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a small square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short microwave bursts until smooth.
- Stir the granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture until combined, then add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour and salt until just combined, then pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and matcha powder until uniform in color.
- Drop spoonfuls of the matcha mixture over the brownie batter and use a knife to swirl it through gently.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use ceremonial-grade matcha for the brightest green color and milder taste. The cream cheese swirl firms up after chilling, so store any leftovers in the refrigerator to keep the texture smooth. For a stronger matcha flavor, add an extra teaspoon to the swirl mixture without changing the rest of the recipe.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Baking Pan, Whisk, Saucepan
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Baking Pan, Whisk, Saucepan