Brownies with Meringue

1: Brown the butter in a saucepan until it is melted and bubbly. Lower heat and continue cooking while stirring until it turns a golden color and has a nutty aroma.

2: Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, stirring until melted.

3: In a mixer bowl, place eggs and both types of sugar and mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy.

4: Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined.

5: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold into the chocolate mixture until smooth.

6: Pour the batter into a lined 20cm baking pan.

7: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes.

8: While the brownies are baking, prepare the meringue by melting the dark chocolate in a microwave in short bursts.

9: In a mixer bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, then add the sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.

10: Fold in the cornstarch and gently mix in the melted chocolate.

11: Remove brownies from the oven and spread the meringue over the top.

12: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.

13: Remove from the oven and cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for another hour before slicing.