Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160ºC (325ºF) and line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Crush the digestive or graham crackers and mix with melted unsalted butter. Press into the prepared pan to form a solid crust. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt semi-sweet dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Whisk in cocoa powder, sugars, and eggs, one at a time. Fold in vegetable oil, vanilla extract, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Pour brownie batter over the baked crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are set but the center is slightly underbaked.
- Whip egg whites and granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until sugar dissolves. Then whip egg whites to stiff peaks and fold in vanilla bean paste.
- Spread meringue evenly over cooled brownies and toast with a kitchen torch until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Keep an eye on baking time to maintain fudginess. Use room temperature eggs for best results.
