Milk Chocolate Brown Betty
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my favorite cozy dessert to bake on chilly afternoons, and honestly, it comes together faster than you'd think. Milk chocolate, tender apples, and crunchy walnuts create the most comforting flavor combination, while the rolled oats add wonderful texture and keep you satisfied longer thanks to their fiber content. What I love most is that you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making this an economical choice for feeding a crowd. With just 45 minutes from start to table, this brown betty is perfect for unexpected guests or when you're craving something homemade without the fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 115 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 400 mlmilk
- 2large eggs
- 1 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 400 gmilk chocolate(chopped)
- 150 grolled oats
- 300 gdiced apples(tart)
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 2 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use oven mitts when removing the dish from the oven.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until combined and fragrant.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a wire whisk for best results.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 5
In a greased 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish, create a layer of the oat mixture.
Tip: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the dish.
- 6
Add a layer of the chocolate mixture on top of the oat layer.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 7
Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of chocolate on top.
Tip: End with a layer of chocolate for a decorative touch.
- 8
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Tip: Use oven mitts when removing the dish from the oven.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the dish completely.
- 10
Cut into squares and serve warm.
Tip: Optional: dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
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