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    Home » Type » Desserts » Bars and Brownies

    Fudgy Brownies, Chocolate Raspberry Fool, and A Book Review

    Published: Jul 28, 2011 · Modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 55 Comments

    Chocolate Raspberry Fool

    Ladies (and gentlemen, if you're interested!), what could be better than combining sweet treats with chic style? I love the excitement and indulgence of both, which is why I was thrilled when I recently received a copy of Rachel Shifter Thebault’s Sweet Chic to review.

    Sweet Chic

    The idea behind this book is charming; Rachel compares her baking philosophy to the advice given by many fashion experts: start with a few wardrobe staples (think little black dress, that perfect pair of jeans, or your favorite oversize handbag), and then accessorize your little heart out to dress it up or down and completely alter the look. This strategy is applied to the recipes in this book; by starting out with a basic recipe or technique and applying a few alterations you can have virtually endless results.

    Vanilla cookies are compared to the crisp oxford shirt, chocolate cake is compared to the little black dress, and caramel is compared to the “it” bag. Brilliant and so adorable.

    Fudgy Brownies

    One of these fudgy brownies and a tall glass of milk are a match made in heaven.

    Thumbing through the book (which by the way, has many pictures of these oh-so-tempting sweet treats), I saw several recipes I wanted to make. Peanut butter and chocolate thumbprints, ice cream sandwiches, and salt and pepper chocolate are a few of the many things that called to me. In the end I decided on fudgy brownies because really, it doesn’t get much better than a good brownie.

    Fresh Raspberries

    I had some fresh red raspberries that I wanted to incorporate into the dish and I thought a raspberry fool would be a nice way to do it. A fruit fool is a traditional English dessert of pureed fruit folded into sweetened whipped cream. For my recipe, I crumbled these lovely fudgy brownies and used them as my base.

    Raspberry Fool

    There aren't many things that can't be improved with chocolate...but a plain old berry fool is still pretty tasty even on its own.

    I did make a few changes to the original brownie recipe in the book…the biggest alterations I made were to scale back the recipe a bit, use all brown sugar (for a truly sublime fudgy texture), and add of a bit of cocoa powder (because I love the deep chocolate flavor it gives to brownies). Oh, and I added literally just a pinch of espresso powder, a trick I learned from Ina Garten a while ago; it’s completely optional, and you won’t be able to taste the coffee – it just helps accentuate the flavor of the chocolate.

    And no worries if you don’t want to crumble these brownies to use as the base for fool; make them any time you want a small batch of brownies!

    Chocolate Raspberry Fool 2

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    Chocolate Raspberry Fool
    Prep time:  20 mins
    Cook time:  30 mins
    Total time:  50 mins
    Yield: 6 servings
     
    Ingredients
    Fudgy Brownies:
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 oz good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (if using chips, about ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon)
    • ½ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • 1 pinch espresso powder (optional)
    Raspberry Fool:
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1 cup red raspberries, pureed
    Instructions
    1. For the brownies, preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. Melt together the butter and chocolate in a microwave or double boiler; cool slightly. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla, then beat in the egg until light and fluffy. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder and stir until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the brownies are set in the middle, about 20 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan once halfway through.
    3. Once completely cooled, crumble the brownies and place the crumbles in 1 large trifle bowl or 6 individual serving bowls.
    4. Whip the cream to soft peaks, then whip in the powdered sugar. Gently fold in the raspberries, leaving a few streaks of white, if possible.
    5. Spoon the cream/raspberry mixture onto the crumbled brownies and serve immediately.
    Notes
    Recipe for Fudgy Brownies inspired by and adapted from Rachel Shifter Thebault’s recipe for Fudgy Brownies in Sweet Chic, Ballantine Books, published October 2010.
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    Disclosure: I received a free review copy of Sweet Chic (Ballantine Books; October 2010); as always, opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items, which helps me keep this site alive – thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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    1. Lucy says

      August 14, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      I find that sometimes cookery books can all get a bit samey so it's very refreshing to read about this one which sounds like a really fun new idea. And those brownies look sinfully good :)

      Reply
    2. Patricia says

      August 10, 2011 at 1:07 pm

      What a dish, browni is awesome.My brother loves it very much. in other words he is mad for it.i will surely prepare i for him.

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      August 08, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Great combination for a dessert. Anything with fresh raspberries and chocolate must be delicious.

      Reply
    4. grace says

      August 04, 2011 at 3:37 pm

      what a unique cookbook premise! i'd love this even if it wasn't compared to wardrobe necessities, but that's a nice touch. :)

      Reply
    5. Magic of Spice says

      August 04, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      Oh my does that look wonderful! The brownies alone make me happy...looks like such a fun book :)

      Reply
    6. Nutmeg Nanny says

      August 04, 2011 at 10:09 am

      Love those brownies :) Also love the adorable straw....can't wait for mine to get here!

      Reply
    7. betty says

      August 03, 2011 at 6:09 pm

      the brownie looks incredibly moist! i've always used white sugar but i think ill try out this recipe as it looks great :)

      Reply
    8. LeQuan says

      August 03, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Holy moly! Are you trying to kill me, girl?! This looks and sounds absolutely amazing! Little black dress or not, I'd eat this any way it was assembled. In fact I'd eat so many I'd probably wouldn't be able to fit my own little black dress. Teehee. Another wonderful creation, Faith!

      Reply
    9. Krista says

      August 03, 2011 at 9:25 am

      What a DELICIOUS dessert!!!

      Reply
    10. Marla says

      August 01, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      This is such a pretty treat & the book sounds wonderful. Tasty & chic is always good.

      Reply
    11. Laz says

      July 31, 2011 at 10:12 am

      Faith.

      Incredibly fudgey indeed. Love your alterations, coffee and chocolate are a perfect match. Your photos are simply stunning.
      Wow!

      Bravo

      Reply
    12. kim says

      July 31, 2011 at 9:37 am

      Your photos are wonderful, and the recipes rock!!!!

      Reply
    13. Monet says

      July 31, 2011 at 9:25 am

      Chocolate and berries pretty much equal heaven in my book. Thank you for sharing with me. I'm eating a bagel and enjoying your blog. What a perfect way to start my Sunday! I hope you have a wonderful day.

      Reply
    14. Barbara says

      July 31, 2011 at 5:53 am

      I adore berry fools! Perfect easy summer dessert.
      The book looks like a fun read, Faith. Fashion and cooking. Love it.
      Combining the brownie with raspberry fool is a delicious idea.

      Reply
    15. Hannah says

      July 30, 2011 at 9:08 pm

      I've never made a fool before, but this one sure looks like it would be the one to start with! It just looks so refreshing and fluffy... I don't know why I haven't already started making it!

      Reply
    16. Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen says

      July 30, 2011 at 6:08 pm

      SO gorgeous! Awesome job :)

      Reply
    17. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      July 30, 2011 at 11:20 am

      Oh what an adorable concept for the cookbook, fashion. Kind of funny as I have a guest here for the weekend and tomorrow we are going to the fine arts museum: the showcase expo now is Fashion by Jan Paul Gauthier. I would try to make one recipe idea from an outfit lol. And no fooling that dessert you made looks awesome.

      Reply
    18. Angie's Recipes says

      July 30, 2011 at 11:15 am

      What a super sweet post! I love that raspberry fool!

      Reply
    19. Simply Life says

      July 30, 2011 at 10:23 am

      oh I need that in my life - YUM!

      Reply
    20. Joanne says

      July 30, 2011 at 9:07 am

      Sounds like such a cute cookbook! I love the idea of comparing food to clothes...two of my favorite things to shop for!

      You did some beautiful things with these brownies! the idea of using them as a base for a fool is quite genius!

      Reply
    21. Sara (The Veggie Eco-Life) says

      July 30, 2011 at 8:50 am

      Those look just lovely! I wish I could take a bite right now ;)

      I've added your blog to my bloglovin' a while ago and now read up on your posts starting from May. I'm definitely gonna keep following, even if I'm a vegetarian, most of your recipes come in very handy (and tasty)!

      Reply
    22. kalli says

      July 30, 2011 at 8:24 am

      faith you are a master in the kitchen! that dessert looks to die for......hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
    23. Karen says

      July 30, 2011 at 7:37 am

      Wow, Faith these desserts look incredible! The pictures of the brownies are sublime... And what a fun sounding book - I know what I'm putting on my Christmas wish list ;-)

      Reply
    24. 5 Star Foodie says

      July 29, 2011 at 8:03 pm

      Sounds like a great cookbook, both sweet treats look scrumptious.

      Reply
    25. Charissa says

      July 29, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      I can almost taste the brownies...you can tell so much about a brownie by the texture! Looks kind of PERFECT!

      But then, I'm ridiculously crazy over anything brownie/chocolate!

      Reply
    26. Alicia -Bakeaholic says

      July 29, 2011 at 11:10 am

      This looks so delicious! That cookbook looks great too! Definitely will be trying this soon =) The berries and whipped cream with the brownie is such a delicious idea

      Reply
    27. Mia Summer Rose says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:44 am

      Your intro rocks , totally!
      And those brownies are certainly very fudgy and delicious made even better with all those pretty berries!
      I agree the comparisons are so brilliant and super cute!
      Lods love and super weekend buddy dear!

      Reply
    28. kankana says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:40 am

      The brownies are fabulous and like the idea of making another sweet treat with those brownies. Lovely clicks and a great review.

      Reply
    29. Mary says

      July 29, 2011 at 9:57 am

      Your photos are stunners. It is impossible not to like this dessert. I can't wait to give this a try. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
    30. sweet artichoke says

      July 29, 2011 at 9:11 am

      They look so good and super-chocolaty! Alone or with cream and raspberries, your brownies are a delightful treat!

      Reply
    31. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

      July 29, 2011 at 7:35 am

      Looks fantastic. Great idea to use the brownies with the fool. The book sounds fun.
      Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    32. Ambreen says

      July 29, 2011 at 7:19 am

      Looks so divine! How can you not love that? Your pictures make me so hungry :)

      Reply
    33. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

      July 29, 2011 at 6:55 am

      The addition of brownies here makes this over the top delicious! Looks so pretty and wonderful!

      Reply
    34. Blond Duck says

      July 29, 2011 at 6:41 am

      It sounds like a great book!

      Reply
    35. Jay says

      July 29, 2011 at 6:17 am

      wat a great combo of flavors..
      Tasty Appetite

      Reply
    36. Heavenly Housewife says

      July 29, 2011 at 2:13 am

      That book sounds like good fun, throw in the brownie desert and you've got a housewife coming over to play :)
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    37. Rosa says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:18 am

      That fool looks so scrumptious! A great combination.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    38. Veronica says

      July 29, 2011 at 12:24 am

      That is a cute book-love the premise! I have never loved any from-scratch brownies I've made, so I will add this recipe to my "to try" list. I really aim to have a favorite from-scratch recipe for each type of cake and brownies, despite my affinity for mixes.

      Reply
    39. aipi says

      July 28, 2011 at 11:22 pm

      This is one gorgeous dessert ~ so apt for summers! Nicely taken pics Faith.
      US Masala

      Reply
    40. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      July 28, 2011 at 11:05 pm

      Mmm the brownies would add such a fudgelicious aspect to the dessert (is that even a word?). And salt and pepper chocolate sounds great! :)

      Reply
    41. Priti says

      July 28, 2011 at 10:19 pm

      This looks so good ..lovely pics Faith ..can't stop drooling :D

      Reply
    42. BeadedTail says

      July 28, 2011 at 9:06 pm

      The book sounds wonderful and your treats certainly look delicious! Those are incredibly fudgy brownies!

      Reply
    43. Linda Wagner - Nutrition to Invigorate Mind, Body & Spirit says

      July 28, 2011 at 8:51 pm

      Yowsers, this looks WAAAAAAY to good!! ;)

      Reply
    44. Reeni says

      July 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      What a stunning fool! The homemade brownies make it all the more special. I love the book! Such a cute idea.

      Reply
    45. lynn says

      July 28, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      Mmm, your dessert looks amazing. I love the combination of raspberries and chocolate, and love how you took the recipe and idea and made it your own. It looks like a cute book, too.

      Reply
    46. Barbara Bakes says

      July 28, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      Your brownies look fudgy and delicious and topped with the raspberry fool it's an elegant, irresistible dessert. Love the new look!

      Reply
    47. weirdcombos says

      July 28, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      Faith,
      It's like the sequel to Devil Wears Prada. Everything sweet an sexy!
      Lovely recipe.
      Cheers
      Hegs

      Reply
    48. Steve @ HPD says

      July 28, 2011 at 7:48 pm

      // Ladies (and gentlemen, if you’re interested!), what could be better than combining sweet treats with chic style? //

      How about sweet treats with power tools? Ha!

      Reply
      • admin says

        July 28, 2011 at 7:53 pm

        Steve, Too funny...and I'm sure my hubby would agree, lol! I knew all the gentlemen wouldn't be interested. ;)

        Reply
    49. Carolyn Jung says

      July 28, 2011 at 7:44 pm

      Oooh, brownies plus cream plus raspberries? I am in heaven. Who needs dinner when I can have this instead?

      Reply
    50. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

      July 28, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      This is absolutely an awesome, droolworthy post!! Between the brownies and the raspberries, I am in heaven!

      Beautiful photography too!!!

      Reply
    51. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says

      July 28, 2011 at 7:32 pm

      come teach me how to take GORGEOUS yummy foodie photos like you! kthx!

      Reply
    52. Tanvi@SinfullySpicy says

      July 28, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      Love all the calories :) Pretty Pretty pictures Faith.I love the fool..creamy & fruity!Love the first picture--such a fluffy cream topping..yum!

      Reply
    53. Erica says

      July 28, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      the book sounds SO cute and the dessert looks amazing! A desserty parfait- I love it!

      Reply
    54. Victoria says

      July 28, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      Fashion and food are a perfect pair! Those brownies appear to be crazy fudgey (and have me craving chocolate). Lovely photographs!

      Reply

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