Ube Fudgy Brownies (Printable)
Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with vibrant purple ube and semi-sweet chocolate for a stunning Filipino Fusion dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Ube Mixture
01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
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
# How To Make It:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The way earthy ube mellows into chocolate's intensity, creating something completely new
- That stunning marble pattern makes everyone pause before taking their first bite
- Fudgy texture that holds up beautifully but still melts against your tongue
02 -
- Over swirling blends the two batters into a muddy color instead of that gorgeous marble effect
- These continue firming up as they cool, so removing them slightly underdone is better than overbaked
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted chocolate from seizing when you add it to the batter
03 -
- Ube extract intensifies the purple color and flavor without changing the texture
- A light toothpick test is crucial, these should not bake until completely dry