Ube Brownies (Printer-friendly)

Fudgy purple yam and chocolate marble brownies with vibrant Filipino flavors

# What you'll 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 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Brownie Base

06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Chocolate Swirl

09 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

# Method:

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 and well combined.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until fully incorporated and the batter is uniform.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder to aerate and remove any lumps.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ube mixture using a spatula, taking care not to overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
06 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
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 through the batter creating a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 32 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
09 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into 12 equal squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The fudgy texture is somehow even more luxurious than traditional brownies thanks to the creamy ube halaya
  • You get that stunning marble effect that makes people think you spent hours on something that takes minutes
  • The flavor is this perfect marriage of nostalgic chocolate and something new and exciting
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, so start checking at the 32-minute mark
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly and prevent the batter from separating
  • The cooling time is absolutely crucial for clean slices and the best texture
03 -
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of ube extract if you want an even more intense purple color and flavor
  • For extra texture, fold in 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips before swirling
  • Use a plastic knife to cut the brownies for the cleanest slices

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