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foodAdvanced1 min read11/1/2026

The contrasting textures that define a good brownie

Despite their apparent simplicity, brownies can be difficult to perfect: chewy edges and a crackly surface should contrast with a dense, fudgy centre.

A classic dessert, the brownie can be deceptively difficult to perfect. Its apparent simplicity belies the combination of contrasting textures that characterises a successful result.

Chewy edges should give way to a dense, fudgy centre with an intensely chocolatey flavour. A glossy, finely cracked surface completes the contrast between the exterior and the soft interior.

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