Ultimate Spicy Chocolate Brownies

This recipe was created in collaboration with Islands Chocolate.

Rich, fudgy and intensely chocolatey, with a subtle chilli kick, these spicy chocolate brownies balance sweetness, bitterness and heat in every bite. Crafted with single-estate cocoa from our own farms in St Vincent, they're the perfect recipe for adventurous chocolate lovers looking for something a little different.

INGREDIENTS:
225g butter
225g Islands Chocolate 75% Dark Chocolate Buttons
4 tbsp Dr. Will's Sriracha Hot Sauce
A pinch of salt
4 large eggs
450g caster sugar
60g Islands Chocolate 100% Natural Cocoa Powder
190g plain flour

METHOD:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 20cm x 30cm brownie tin with baking parchment.

2. Melt the butter and Islands 75% Dark Chocolate Buttons together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water (a bain-marie). Once melted, stir through the Sriracha and salt until smooth and glossy.

3. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and caster sugar. Gradually pour in the chocolate mixture, stirring continuously until combined.

4. Sift together the cocoa powder and flour, then gently fold into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
   6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and the centre still has a slight wobble.

6. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
   

Baker's Tip
For a more pronounced chilli kick, drizzle a little extra Dr. Will's Sriracha over the brownies before serving. Alternatively, pair with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche to balance the heat and enhance the deep chocolate flavour.