Description
The Mary Berry Chocolate Brownie Traybake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream combines rich, fudgy chocolate brownies studded with crunchy nuts and topped with smooth vanilla bean ice cream. This classic British dessert is easy to prepare, perfect for Christmas gatherings or casual weekend treats, and ideal for vegetarian diets. Each warm brownie square boasts a glossy crackled top and melt-in-your-mouth center that contrasts beautifully with creamy ice cream. With straightforward ingredients and simple steps, even novice bakers can create an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert that captures the best of Mary Berry’s reliable baking expertise.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line an 8-inch square baking tray with parchment paper
2. Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, then cool slightly
3. Whisk eggs and caster sugar in a large bowl until thick and pale, about 3–5 minutes
4. Fold cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently until combined
5. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt over the batter and fold until no dry streaks remain
6. Stir in chopped walnuts and optional chocolate chips
7. Pour batter into prepared tray and smooth the top evenly
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly
9. Cool completely in the tin, then lift out and cut into squares
10. Warm a brownie square slightly and serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: british
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie and 1 scoop ice cream
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: mary berry, chocolate brownie, traybake, vanilla bean ice cream, fudgy brownies, holiday dessert, british baking, vegetarian dessert