Chocolate Poppy Seed Brownies

Written By Murat

Ultra-fudgy, deeply chocolaty brownies get a nutty, toasty lift from our signature Hasho paste. These bars are decadent, yet refined—perfect for your next coffee date or evening treat.

Makes: one 8×8 inch pan
Prep: 15 min • Bake: 25–30 min (until just set)

Ingredients

  • 114 g (½ cup) unsalted butter

  • 200 g (1 cup + 3 Tbsp) semi‑sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp fine salt

  • 220 g (1 cup) granulated sugar

  • 1 packet (227 g) Hasho Double‑Roasted Poppy Seed Paste

  • 70 g (¾ cup) ground poppy seeds

  • 50 g (about ½ cup) all‑purpose flour

Optional Ganache Topping

  • 20 g (1½ Tbsp) unsalted butter

  • 80 g milk or semi‑sweet chocolate, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp mascarpone or crème fraîche

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

2. Melt Chocolate & Butter

In a heatproof bowl (or over a double boiler), melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth.

3. Whisk in Eggs & Sugar

Let mixture cool slightly, then whisk in eggs, vanilla, salt, and sugar until thoroughly combinedlilvienna.com+4parischezsharon.com+4instagram.com+4lilvienna.com.

4. Add Hasho & Poppy Seeds

Blend in the entire packet of Hasho paste until evenly distributed. Next, stir in ground poppy seeds for texture and flavor .

5. Fold in Flour

Gently fold in the flour just until no streaks remain. The batter will be thick and glossy.

6. Bake

Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes—edges should be set, center still a touch gooey when a toothpick is inserted . Cool completely in pan.

7. Optional Ganache

Melt the butter, chocolate, and mascarpone together until smooth. Pour over cooled brownies and chill until set.

8. Slice & Store

Using the parchment overhang, lift brownies out and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to one week (refrigerated), or freeze up to one month.

Why It Works

  • Hasho for depth: Our double-roasted paste enhances the chocolate, giving a nuanced, toasty poppy profile.

  • Delicious texture: Ground poppy seeds add moisture and a lovely chew without overwhelming the fudgy base.

  • Optional finish: A silky chocolate‑mascarpone ganache makes these feel luxe—yet it’s easy to skip for simpler prep.

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