Ube Rich Fudgy Brownies (Print version)

Rich, fudgy brownies infused with vibrant purple ube and swirled with semi-sweet chocolate for a stunning Filipino fusion dessert.

# What you 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 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter, sugar, and ube halaya in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until completely incorporated into the mixture.
04 - Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into a separate bowl.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredients into ube mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Melt chocolate with butter in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Spread ube batter evenly in prepared pan. Dollop melted chocolate on surface, then swirl with skewer or knife to create marble pattern.
08 - Bake 32-36 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The stunning purple marble pattern makes people gasp when you slice into them
  • Ube adds a subtle nutty vanilla flavor you cant quite place but keep craving
  • They stay fudgy for days unlike regular brownies that dry out
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here since these continue cooking in the pan and dry out faster than regular brownies
  • The batter will look unusually purple and thick but this is normal and leads to that dense fudgy texture
03 -
  • If your ube halaya is too stiff warm it slightly in the microwave before mixing so it blends smoothly
  • A glass baking pan lets you check the bottom for doneness without opening the oven door

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