Ube Brownies Purple Yam Chocolate (Printable Version)
Rich, fudgy purple yam and chocolate swirl squares with vibrant color and nutty Filipino flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ube Mixture
01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam, homemade or store-bought)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Brownie Base
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder
→ Chocolate Swirl
09 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and ube halaya until smooth.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ube mixture, taking care not to overmix.
06 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Spread the ube brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Dollop the melted chocolate mixture on top in several spots, then use a skewer or knife to swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marble effect makes these look like you spent hours on them when they actually take about ten minutes of active work
- Ube adds this nutty almost caramel undertone that pairs unexpectedly well with rich chocolate
02 -
- Ube halaya varies by brand so taste your mixture before adding the eggs. Some brands are sweeter than others and you might want to reduce the sugar a bit.
- The toothpick test is your friend here. Ube brownies continue cooking as they cool so pull them out when you still see some moist crumbs on the tester.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients are not just a suggestion here. Cold eggs can cause the melted butter to seize up into tiny solid chunks.
- Let the pan cool on a wire rack not directly on your counter. Air needs to circulate underneath so the bottom does not steam and get soggy.