Pistachio & Orange Spiced Brownie Bites

These ultra-fudgy, rich chocolate brownie bites are infused with fresh orange zest and our Pistachio Orange Spice Blend. The vibrant citrus and warm aromatic spices lift the deep cocoa flavour, making them the ultimate mini indulgence. Top with an optional swirl of pistachio paste for an extra nutty treat!

• Makes: 16 Mini Brownie Bites

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 114g Dark Chocolate (unsweetened / high cocoa solids, broken into pieces)

• 114g Unsalted Butter

• 200g Granulated White Sugar

• 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)

• 5ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract

• 40g Plain Flour

• 1.5g (¼ tsp) Fine Sea Salt

• 2 tsp Freshly Spiced Pistachio Orange Spice Blend

• Zest of ½ Fresh Orange

• Optional Toppings: Icing sugar (for dusting) & Pistachio paste (for spreading/piping when serving)

Instructions

• Prep & Preheat: Preheat your oven to 180°C / 160°C Fan / Gas Mark 4. Line an 8×8 inch (20x20cm) baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

• Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the unsalted butter and chocolate pieces. Allow them to melt together, stirring almost constantly until smooth.

• Stir in Sugar & Spices: Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately stir in the sugar, fresh orange zest, and 2 tsp of Freshly Spiced Pistachio Orange Spice Blend. Continue stirring for approximately 1 minute to infuse the warm oils into the sugar.

• Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously for at least 30 seconds between each addition until the batter is glossy.

• Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds.

• Fold Dry Ingredients: Add the plain flour and salt, stirring gently until just combined and no traces of white flour remain—be careful not to overmix to maintain that perfect fudgy centre.

• Bake: Pour the brownie batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

• Cool, Slice & Serve: Allow to cool for approximately 20 minutes in the dish, then slice into 16 bite-sized squares. Dust gently with icing sugar, or spread a small teaspoon of pistachio paste over each bite before serving!