by aargersi
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Expand2 sticks unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
6 ounces dark unsweet chocolate (I used Scharffen Barger 99% cocoa dark chocolate) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon vanilla Ask a question about this ingredient
juice and zest from one blood orange Ask a question about this ingredient
8 large mint leaves - minced Ask a question about this ingredient
4 large eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat your oven to 350. Melt the butter and chocolate together - I did this in a glass bowl in the microwave on half heat, but you could use a double boiler too.
Ask a question about this stepWhisk the sugar, orange juice and zest, and vanilla into the chocolate until it is very smooth and shiny.
Ask a question about this stepNow it should be cool enough to whisk in the eggs without scrambling them - do that. Then the mint.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the flour until the batter is well mixed but don't get carried away and beat it to death.
Ask a question about this stepBreak the feta into baby pea sized pieces and fold them into the batter.
Ask a question about this stepSpray your pan with baking no-stick, or butter and flour it. Your choice. No-stick is easier. You can use a 9x13, or of you like EDGES like we do, use the baker's edge ... it rocks - http://www.bakersedge.com/
Ask a question about this stepBake at 350 for 40-45 minutes - depending on your pan and your oven. A toothpick should come out clean. Let them cool then cut into smaller pieces than you think you need because they are SERIOUSLY rich!!!
Ask a question about this stepI have issues with orange and chocolate as a combination...but these sound ridiculously amazing. Mad props for such an original idea!
Thanks ICP! It's really a whisper of orange ... a hint of mint ... a subtle bite of feta ... and a big dark chocolate whallop upside the head.
Thanks you guys for all of the nice comments! If you prefer a slightly cakier brownie you could add a bit more flour too ...
Wow! These look awesome! I think this gets bumped up to the top of the dessert category.
Yum! Great idea, I make brownies with slices of cream cheese in the batter, these sound amazing!
These look wonderful!!
Woah!! Awesome!! Really really clever aargersi!!!
Why thank you! Did I mention they are rich? :-) (drinking ginger tea to balance) - and by the way my feta hating husband LOVES these!!
Andrew is an artisan chocolatier and the owner of Garrison Confections Gourmet Chocolate Shop.
these are classy, classy brownies! nice work!