Brownies!

Kitchen and Pantry

There are two types of homemade brownie to choose from; white chocolate-topped and walnut. I opted for the former but also tasted the latter. I had originally opted for a clotted cream flavour ice cream but unfortunately they were out and I had the honeycomb one instead. The ice cream is from a dairy farm brand and is noticeably milkier than the standard fare, though not as creamy as I would have hoped - and certainly not a patch on the gelato available at the nearby Zaza. The sweetness of the honeycomb is not overpowering and the milkiness gives the flavour a mellowing quality that is for the most part a good foil for the brownie. 

The brownie itself (heated on request) is homely and comforting with a moist centre. As it cools the surface just hardens, providing a satisfying spoon-crunch with each piece that gives way to a soft interior paired with a gooey centre. The main body of the brownie, as with almost all of them, is a little dry and better when complemented by either a mild tea or ice cream. The cumulative effect of the ice cream did eventually become rather too sweet, though perhaps a different flavour (such as the clotted cream I initially wanted) would be a better pairing.
All in all the brownie felt as comforting as something homemade should - the perfect antidote to a freezing winter's day!

25 FEB 2013

Warm, moist brownie with honeycomb ice-cream.