Passover Brownies with Chocolate-Wine Glaze Recipe

Name: Passover Brownies with Chocolate-Wine Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted margarine or (if not keeping brownies pareve) butter, cut into pieces; 3 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest; 3/4 cup matzo cake meal; 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (3 oz); 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process); 1/3 cup sweet red kosher wine such as Concord; 2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted margarine or (if not keeping glaze pareve) butter, cut into pieces; 16 walnut halves

Servings: persons

6 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted margarine or (if not keeping brownies pareve) butter, cut into pieces
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest
3/4 cup matzo cake meal
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (3 oz)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1/3 cup sweet red kosher wine such as Concord
2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted margarine or (if not keeping glaze pareve) butter, cut into pieces
16 walnut halves

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking pan with wax paper or greased foil.
3
Melt chocolate and margarine in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth.
4
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
5
Beat eggs, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick.
6
Beat in chocolate in 3 batches on low speed.
7
Stir in zest, matzo meal, and nuts just until blended.
8
Spread batter in baking pan and bake in middle of oven until firm and a tester comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Cool in pan on rack, then invert onto a platter and remove paper or foil.
10
Whisk together sugar, cocoa, and wine in a small saucepan.
11
Bring to a boil, whisking, then simmer 2 minutes, whisking occasionally.
12
Add chocolate and whisk until melted.
13
Remove from heat and whisk in margarine until smooth.
14
Chill glaze, stirring occasionally, until spreadable.
15
Spread glaze over brownies and arrange walnut halves on top.
16
Cut into 16 squares with a large knife, wiping it off with a damp cloth between cuts.

3786

kcal

Calories

340

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped, 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted margarine or (if not keeping brownies pareve) butter, cut into pieces, 3 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Passover Brownies with Chocolate-Wine Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Passover Brownies with Chocolate-Wine Glaze

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