Description
Sweet chocolate base combines homemade berry brownie pizza with creamy mascarpone frosting and fresh seasonal berries. Chocolate lovers will savor this delightful dessert that balances rich cocoa with tangy fruit notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (169g) white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (98g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- ¼ cup (20g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup (60g) olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz (113g) plant-based cream cheese, cold
- ¼ cup (58g) plant-based butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, cherries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F and generously spray a 12-inch pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray for seamless release.
- Chocolate Infusion: Melt chocolate chips with olive oil and instant coffee in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring between 15-30 second intervals until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Egg Transformation: Whip eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a light, voluminous base.
- Batter Fusion: Blend vanilla extract and melted chocolate into the egg mixture, ensuring thorough incorporation and a glossy texture.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients, gently folding until a uniform brownie batter emerges.
- Base Formation: Distribute the brownie batter evenly across the prepared pan, smoothing the surface for consistent baking.
- Baking Process: Cook in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, targeting a set center with a subtle softness.
- Cooling Stage: Allow the brownie base to cool completely at room temperature, preparing for frosting application.
- Frosting Creation: Whip butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Sweetening the Frosting: Gradually mix powdered sugar into the cream cheese blend, developing a creamy, spreadable texture.
- Frosting Application: Spread the cream cheese mixture across the cooled brownie base, leaving a subtle border for visual intrigue.
- Berry Decoration: Artfully arrange fresh berries atop the frosted surface, creating an elegant and appetizing final presentation.
Notes
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Bring eggs and cream cheese to room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Melting Chocolate Technique: Microwave chocolate chips slowly and stir frequently to prevent burning and achieve a silky consistency.
- Folding Flour Carefully: Gently incorporate dry ingredients to maintain the brownie’s light and airy structure, avoiding overmixing.
- Berry Placement Pro Tip: Pat berries dry before decorating to prevent excess moisture from making the frosting soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg