Fudgy Brownies with Ice Cream

1. 1 Dark chocolatepack 90 g ≈ $2.50 20 g
2. 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 15 g
3. 3 Sugar 20 g
4. 4 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.4 pcs
5. 5 Wheat flour 10 g
6. 6 Cocoa powder 4 g
7. 7 Vanilla ice creampack 400 g ≈ $4.00 35 g
8. 8 Salt to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt chocolate and butter² in a double boiler, stir until smooth, then let cool for 5 minutes.

2. Whisk egg with sugar and a pinch of salt for 1–2 minutes until slightly frothy.

3. Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.

4. Gently stir in flour and cocoa powder until just combined into a thick, smooth batter.

5. Spread batter into a pan about 2–3 cm (1 inch) thick and level the top.

6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 22 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.

7. Cool for 10 minutes, cut into squares, and serve with ice cream.