Chocolate Mint Brownies

12 servings

60 minutes

Chocolate mint brownies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, creating a balance between sweetness and light freshness. This dessert has its roots in American cuisine, where brownies are considered a classic. The airy batter with aromatic cocoa intertwines with a delicate cheese filling enriched with natural mint, giving the dessert a special sophistication. The final touch is a sugary glaze with minty notes and a light green hue, turning the brownies into a true work of art. Perfect for tea time, special occasions, or just to treat yourself to something unusual. Each piece offers a feeling of warmth and freshness at the same time, making this dessert unique among classic sweets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 243.6
• Proteins: 5.3g
• Fats: 7.4g
• Carbohydrates: 39.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sugar: 200 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Cocoa powder: 3 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 120 g
• Salt: pinch
• Baking powder: pinch
• Vanilla essence: 0.5 tsp
• Soft cottage cheese: 200 g
• Mint: 12 bunch
• Powdered sugar: 140 g
• Milk: 3 tbsp
• Green food coloring: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Line a 20-centimeter square cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with oil. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.

2. Whisk 2 eggs and 160 g of sugar until light fluffy mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 200 g

3. Melt the butter (in the microwave or on the stove) and mix it with cocoa powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons

4. Add the chocolate mixture to the eggs and whisk everything together.

5. Add sifted flour with baking powder and salt. Beat with a mixer until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 120 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Baking powder:  pinch

6. For the filling, grind 6-7 mint sprigs in a blender or chop finely with a knife.

7. Mix cottage cheese with sugar, mint, and vanilla essence.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft cottage cheese: 200 g
   • Sugar: 200 g
   • Mint: 12 bunchs
   • Vanilla essence: 0.5 teaspoon

8. Pour half of the batter into the mold and smooth the surface.

9. Carefully distribute the cottage cheese mixture over the dough (a pastry syringe is convenient for this), then pour the remaining dough over it.

10. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool in the mold.

11. To prepare sugar glaze, grind 3-4 mint sprigs in a blender (or chop with a knife), mix with milk, and pour into powdered sugar while stirring constantly. Add green food coloring and mix thoroughly. The glaze should have a sour cream consistency.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mint: 12 bunchs
    • Milk: 3 tablespoons
    • Powdered sugar: 140 g
    • Green food coloring: 0.5 teaspoon

12. Apply glaze to the cooled biscuit and let it set. Trim the edges of the biscuit and cut into squares.