Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160ºC (325ºF) and line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square pan with parchment paper.
- Crush the digestive or graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with melted unsalted butter, and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt into the brownie mixture until just combined.
- Pour the brownie mixture over the cooled cookie crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While cooling, whisk egg whites and granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until warm. Whip until stiff peaks form and fold in vanilla bean paste.
- Spread meringue topping over the cooled brownies and torch until golden brown. Alternatively, broil briefly while watching closely.
- Slice with a hot knife and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Notes
Store uneaten brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
