Easter Table Sweets Recipe: Double Chocolate & Raspberry Brownies
Date Posted:14 March 2024
If you've been searching for Easter dessert recipes, these homemade brownies are just the thing for you. Every bite of these brownies is pure bliss. They offer hints of sweet and sour with a fudge-like chocolate centre that will leave you reaching for more. They're perfect for the dessert table at a party, a quiet Easter at home with the family, or any occasion at which one would enjoy a chocolatey dessert.
Double Chocolate & Raspberry Brownies recipe
Without further ado, here is our ultimate brownie recipe – perfect for Easter. This recipe was created by Annabel Bower and it makes 20-25 brownies.
Ingredients
- 250g of 70% dark chocolate (chopped)
- 250g of unsalted butter (chopped into 1cm cubes)
- 1 cup of soft brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of castor sugar
- 4 whole eggs
- 1/3 cup of sifted cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup of self-raising flour
- 125g of frozen raspberries
- 100g of white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- Crème fraîche, fresh berries, and dried edible flowers to serve with brownies
- One ceramic baking tray (approximately 20cm by 30cm)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160℃.
- Line a ceramic 20x30cm dish with baking paper.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in the microwave using one-minute intervals, stirring between each. Or, melt butter and chocolate over a Bain Marie, stirring constantly until fully melted.
- Add sugars and whisk thoroughly to combine. Next, add the eggs one at a time, whisking each in completely before adding the next.
- Add sifted cocoa and flour to the bowl. Fold through the chocolate, butter, and egg mixture with a spatula.
- Stir the white chocolate chips into the brownie mixture and pour it into the ceramic dish. Sprinkle frozen raspberries evenly over the top of the brownie batter and bake for 35-45 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing. For a firmer and fudgier brownie, pop it in your fridge before cutting.
- Serve with big dollops of crème fraîche and fresh raspberries. Sprinkle with dried edible flowers.
Hampers that pair beautifully with brownies
There's no such thing as too much chocolate at Easter, especially when that chocolate comes from celebrity chef Maggie Beer. In this section, we'd like to share two divine hampers that pair beautifully with fresh brownies. They have everything you need to create an unforgettable Easter dessert table and they also make a fantastic gift for yourself or anyone else.
Easter Chocolate Lovers Box
You simply can't go wrong with a box of chocolates at Easter. This limited-edition hamper features our divine Belgian milk chocolate mini Easter eggs – they'll simply melt in your mouth. Upon opening this hamper, you'll also find quince cherry and chocolate paste, mouthwatering dark chocolate Belgian wafers, lemon white chocolate almonds, cocoa-dusted roasted peanuts and almonds, and 80% dark chocolate almonds. You'll want to keep every bite of this hamper for yourself.
Easter Chocolate & Red Wine Lovers Box
Pour a glass of Hentley Farm Neighbours & Friends Barossa Shiraz and make this Easter all the more indulgent. Packed full of goodies from beloved celebrity chef Maggie Beer, this divine hamper is a true treat you'll love to share. Snack on some sweet and bitter 80% dark chocolate almonds, lemon white chocolate almonds, and cocoa-dusted roasted peanuts and almonds. Enjoy a rich and chocolatey bite of dark chocolate Belgian wafers. Experience the medley of flavours in our quince cherry and chocolate paste and indulge with some Belgian milk chocolate mini Easter eggs. This hamper is truly dressed to impress.
FAQs about our Easter table sweets
Hampering a question about our Easter brownies? Read on, and we'll answer it below.
How can I make this recipe dairy-free?
If you want to make this recipe dairy-free, you'll need to find dairy-free alternatives for the following ingredients:
- Unsalted butter (Nuttelex is a good alternative)
- Dark chocolate (though many dark chocolates are already dairy-free)
- White chocolate chips
- Crème fraîche
How can I make this recipe gluten-free?
To make this recipe gluten-free, you'll need to change the ½ cup of self-raising flour for gluten-free flour. This recipe hasn't been tested with gluten-free flour, but oat flour, almond flour, and almond meal are all well-known as good options for baked goods like brownies.
How can I make this recipe vegan?
To make this recipe vegan, you'll need to find alternatives to the following ingredients:
- Dark chocolate (though some are already vegan)
- Butter (Nuttelex works well)
- Eggs
- White chocolate chips
- Crème fraîche
Is this recipe nut-free?
Yes. This recipe is nut-free, though dark and milk chocolate may contain traces of nuts. If you use a nut-based gluten-free flour, it won't be nut-free.
How long can I keep these brownies for?
These brownies are simply divine, so I wouldn't expect to have them for too long. They will last about 14 days when kept in the fridge and 7 days when kept in the pantry.
What does a sweet table consist of?
A sweet table (or Easter dessert table) is a spread of desserts that's often present at a party – usually in a corner somewhere. You would expect to find goodies like jelly beans and lollies for the kids, cake, chocolate Easter eggs, cinnamon rolls, fudge, brownies, and other desserts.
How do you present a dessert table at Easter?
We recommend dressing your dessert table with a tablecloth, adding some candles or a vase with flowers, and adding any Easter decorations you might have. Easter eggs are also a great decoration.
What dessert foods are traditionally eaten on Easter?
Chocolate-themed dessert foods are the most popular Easter desserts. So brownies, chocolate chips, caramel slices, chocolate cakes, chocolate ice cream, chocolate eggs, and chocolate mousse are all very popular.
What do people eat for dinner on Easter Sunday?
Some people have a roast and trimmings at their Easter gathering. BBQs and homemade pizzas are also very popular, especially for gatherings with friends.
Summary: our ultimate easy Easter dessert recipe
We hope you and your family enjoy our Easter sweets recipe. These divine brownies are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and celebrating Easter with your friends and family members. If you're looking for a hamper for Easter gifting, don't forget about our limited-edition Easter hampers (which we can deliver Australia-wide for free).
