Beetroot brownies bring together classic chocolate baking and natural produce-led cooking, a pairing that has gained popularity as home bakers look for desserts with depth rather than excess sweetness. Beetroot has long been used in European baking to retain moisture, especially during colder months when root vegetables are abundant. For Valentine’s Day, its deep red colour and naturally sweet profile make it especially fitting. This brownie focuses on texture and balance: fudgy at the centre, structured at the edges, while letting dark chocolate remain the dominant flavour.