Tarta de brownie con base de galleta

Ingredientes

• 85 g (6 Tablespoons) butter, salted or unsalted
• 165 g (10 1/2 sheets) graham crackers*
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 113 g (1/2 cup) butter, salted or unsalted
• 85 g (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate
• 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 50 g (1/4 cup, packed) soft brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
• 30 g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 63 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour

Preparación

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, let...: In a small saucepan over medium heat, let the butter melt. Use a light-colored pan, or you will struggle to see the caramelization of the butter and run the risk of burning it.

2. 2

   Once the butter melts, let it cook for...: Once the butter melts, let it cook for around 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly with a whisk or rubber spatula until the milk solids in the butter have caramelized into a golden amber color and the butter has a nutty aroma. Take it off the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the graham crackers and sugar to a...: Add the graham crackers and sugar to a food processor and blend into fine crumbs.

4. 4

   Blend in the browned butter to create a...: Blend in the browned butter to create a thick and crumbly mixture.

5. 5

   Press the mixture into a 9-inch pan. Use...: Press the mixture into a 9-inch pan. Use the back of a spoon or measuring cup to smooth it out for a clean look.

6. 6

   Place it in the freezer while you make...: Place it in the freezer while you make the brownie layer.

7. 7

   Preheat an oven to 350°F (180°C)

8. 8

   In a large bowl, melt butter and chocolate...: In a large bowl, melt butter and chocolate pieces in 20-second increments stirring each time until the chocolate and butter have melted together. Alternatively, melt it in a medium saucepan over low heat.

9. 9

   Beat in the sugars while the melted chocolate...: Beat in the sugars while the melted chocolate mixture is still hot.

10. 10

    Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat...: Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat well together until combined.

11. 11

    Beat in the cocoa powder and salt until...: Beat in the cocoa powder and salt until well combined.

12. 12

    Fold in the flour until it's a thick...: Fold in the flour until it's a thick and glossy batter. Remove the graham base from the freezer and pour brownie batter carefully into the pie dish.

13. 13

    Bake the pie for around 38-45 minutes until...: Bake the pie for around 38-45 minutes until a cake tester inserted into the center of the pie has no wet batter but still has moist crumbs stuck to it. The bake time will depend on your oven. If you like a more gooey, fudgy texture, don't over-bake it.

14. 14

    Let the pie cool down to room temperature....: Let the pie cool down to room temperature. For clean slices, chill it in the fridge before cutting.