Monday 9 May 2011

3 Steps Walnut Chocolate Squares


I have been very busy and didn't really have time to make dessert for the past weeks. But today after my  early dinner I have decided  to make some really simple chocolate squares for my dear hubby .It's easy as 1 2 3! But really satisfying... Crispy crust...Warm and moist in the inside. Top up with a scoop of ice-cream would have been perfect!

Ingredients:
220 grams unsalted butter - Cut into small cubes
170 grams (6 ounces) Semi Sweet chocolate - Coarsely chopped
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp vanilla essence 
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup walnuts / pecans - coarsely chopped
Icing sugar for dusting


Method:
Preheat oven 325 degrees F ( 160 degrees C)
Step 1) Place sauce pan on low heat and melt butter and chocolate, stirring until mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
Step 2) Beat eggs and sugar with electrical mixer until fluffy then add chocolate mix, vanilla and salt. Continue beating till mixture is combine then fold in flour with spoon. Mix well.
Step 3) Pour batter into a greased 9'x9"x2" non-stick baking pan and sprinkle with walnuts.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely and dust with icing sugar before serving.


>> Tip to note : 
- To ensure the properly baked. Test with toothpick - insert into center and come out with crumbs attached.
- You can substitute walnuts with other nuts of your choice

31 comments:

  1. These look absolutely delicious and yet so simple.

    ~Brenda

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  2. That goey and yummy looking dessert would have been yum in the mouth... Great texture...

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  3. oh these do look nice and your photography is fab! I am definitely going to try these with or without icecream!!

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  4. Hi,,Thanks for dropping by and becoming a follower. You have a nice space too. Good to know about cuisines from other parts of the world. The cake looks nicely moist and gooey!!! Do u have an eggless version of this?

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  5. So simple to make, but I bet is tastes so good! Thanks for the easy to follow recipe :)

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  6. Yum! Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

    www.birdietobe.blogspot.com

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  7. This sounds so simple, I might give it a try because a lot of cake recipes are usually too intimidating for me...Thanks for sharing :)!

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  8. It seems just perfect!Easy and yummy!Have a great week,dear!

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  9. Mmm, love this because I love walnuts and love them with chocolate. Great recipe.

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  10. Thanks for the comments! the chocolate square looks so yumm :) ,walnuts and chocolate combination is heavenly.. yumm yumm!!

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  11. hmmm...wanna grab it nd hav them they look temptng :)

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  12. This sounds fantastic...love chocolate and walnuts together. And if it's easy, too, even better! Great dessert.

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  13. Wow! These sound sinfully delicious. Forgive as I push my way to the front of the serving line :-). It is hard to beat the combination of chocolate and walnuts. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  14. Those nutty chocolate bars look terrific!

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  15. First time here...
    those looks yummy....
    u have a wonderful space, with interesting recipes, glad to follow u :)
    visit mine when u find time.

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  16. Simple and delicious! That's what I like. I'll stay with walnuts, I love walnuts!

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  17. you've got some really good dinner ideas on your blog :) im looking forward to try the bread pudding with custard too! hmmmm.

    this choc square looks like it will sure satisfy any sweet teeth after dinner :)

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  18. very yummy!
    thanks for stopping by leaving a comment over on my site :)

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  19. It is so fun to talk with someone all the way in Malaysia. I get so tickled that everyone is connecting through food blogs like this! You asked how to make creme brulees without a torch. If you put the ramekins on a tray right underneath the broiler of your oven, it should burn the sugar on the top. It might take a bit longer than with a torch and would need to be watched carefully. We bought a simple torch for very cheap at the hardware store. Good luck if you make them!

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  20. Awwww..this is lovely..what a yummy look..i need a bite..well i always love your camera work too..keep it uppp honey :)

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  21. Wow, these look delicious, I'm going to make them for my kids tonight!! They are going to be VERY happy!
    Mary

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  22. Whoa....sinful but yet they looked so amazing in the pics :) I know many chocoholic fans who are going to fall and die for this :D

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  23. Mmmm I like a good brownie recipe, they look delicious. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  24. Gorgeous - I so want a piece.

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  25. Wow! This looks SO tasty!

    New to your blog; happy I found you!

    Mary xo
    Delightful Bitefuls

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  26. This sounds wonderful and your picture makes me so hungry. I'd love to grab a piece :)

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