Description
Midnight Vietnamese Coffee Brownies bring rich chocolate and robust espresso into a sinful dessert fusion. Deep mocha complexity mingles with velvety chocolate, creating an irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 235 grams (8.3 ounces) granulated sugar
- 140 grams (4.9 ounces) unsalted butter
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) Dutch cocoa powder
- 30 grams (1.1 ounces) black cocoa powder
- 2 cold eggs
Coffee Components:
- 3 tablespoons Trung Nguyen coffee powder
- 5 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1.5 tablespoons brewed coffee
- Hot water
Creamy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) cream cheese (soft at room temperature)
- 30 grams (1.1 ounces) condensed milk
- 65 grams (2.3 ounces) all-purpose flour (for brownie base)
- 30 grams (1.1 ounces) all-purpose flour (for coffee swirl)
- 1 egg yolk
- 15 grams (0.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft Vietnamese coffee using a traditional phin filter, carefully layering grounds and allowing slow, deliberate water percolation to extract intense flavor profiles.
- Prepare oven environment by positioning rack in lower third and setting temperature to 325°F, creating optimal baking conditions for decadent brownies.
- Transform butter through careful browning process, developing deep golden hue and releasing nutty aromatics that enhance overall dessert complexity.
- Combine cocoa varieties and sugar in a mixing vessel, creating a rich chocolate foundation that will anchor the brownie’s intense flavor structure.
- Integrate browned butter into cocoa mixture using gentle double boiler technique, ensuring smooth incorporation and controlled temperature development.
- Incorporate brewed Vietnamese coffee and vanilla, whisking methodically to distribute liquid elements evenly throughout the chocolate base.
- Introduce eggs individually, allowing each to fully integrate and contribute to the batter’s silky texture and structural integrity.
- Fold flour into mixture with precise 40-stroke technique, developing subtle gluten network for ideal brownie consistency.
- Craft coffee swirl by blending cream cheese, condensed milk, and sugar until achieving perfectly smooth cream base.
- Enhance swirl mixture with egg yolk, vanilla, and additional brewed coffee, creating complex layered flavor profile.
- Construct brownie layers strategically, pouring initial batter portion and carefully distributing coffee swirl across surface.
- Create intricate marbling effect using delicate toothpick technique, maintaining distinct flavor zones without over-mixing.
- Bake brownies with meticulous attention, monitoring center’s moisture level and watching for subtle doneness indicators.
- Allow brownies complete cooling period within baking pan, enabling structural stabilization and flavor melding.
- Slice and serve, revealing luxurious coffee-infused chocolate layers that showcase Vietnamese culinary artistry.
Notes
- Get ready for a coffee lover’s ultimate brownie experience with deep, complex flavors that dance between rich chocolate and bold Vietnamese coffee.
- Brewing Vietnamese coffee requires patience and precision, using a traditional phin filter to extract maximum flavor and authenticity.
- Brown the butter carefully to develop a nutty, caramelized undertone that elevates the entire brownie’s taste profile and adds depth.
- Whisking the batter for exactly 40 strokes creates a slight chew and unique texture that sets these brownies apart from standard recipes.
- Swirling the coffee cream cheese mixture requires a gentle touch to maintain beautiful marble-like patterns without over-mixing.
- Allow brownies to cool completely to ensure clean, perfect cuts and let the flavors fully meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg