Pistachio Brownie Wedges

I’m currently in the throes of a serious chocolate overdose, and it’s all thanks to these pistachio brownie wedges. Once you try them, you’ll know exactly what I mean — they’re dangerously addictive. Rich, fudgy brownies with crunchy pistachios baked into every bite? Yes, please! I love the combination of chocolate and nuts, and these wedges hit the perfect balance between sweet and salty.

I can’t even remember where I first stumbled across this recipe — it was likely one of those holiday magazines that pop up every year with a fresh cover but the same classic recipes. Regardless of where it came from, these pistachio brownie wedges have become a staple in my kitchen. Every time I make them, I’m reminded of why I fell in love with them in the first place. The combination of rich, fudgy chocolate and crunchy pistachios is irresistible and perfect for anyone who loves a sweet and salty treat.

Pistachio Brownie Wedges

1/2 cup butter
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 ounces semisweet chocolate squares
1/2 cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 325F. Line the bottom of a 9×1 1/2 inch round baking pan (cake pan) with parchment paper; grease parchment paper and side of pan. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine butter and unsweetened chocolate. Heat and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; let stand until cool.

In a large bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed about 1 minute or until frothy. Add sugar and vanilla; beat about 2 minutes or until thick and lemon-coloured. Beat in melted unsweetened chocolate mixture. Stir in flour. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with toasted pecans, press lightly into batter.

Bake for 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Remove brownie from pan. Remove parchment paper. Cut brownie into quarters; cut each quarter into 4 wedges.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt semisweet chocolate on high for 45 seconds until melted. Stir until smooth. Dip outer edges of brownies into melted chocolate then press into pistachios. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Move to tray