Indulge your taste buds in the symphony of flavors with a layered brownie recipe that combines the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of caramel, and the nutty crunch of cocoa nib gelato. This dessert masterpiece is a multi-sensory experience, offering a delightful contrast of textures and a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport you to a culinary haven. The moist and fudgy brownie base provides a solid foundation for the luscious layers of white chocolate caramel, adding a touch of sweetness and creaminess. The cocoa nib gelato, with its intense chocolate flavor and subtle bitterness, adds a touch of sophistication and complexity to this decadent treat. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other, as we unveil the secrets behind creating this irresistible layered brownie masterpiece.
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CARAMEL-LAYERED DARK CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Provided by Carole Bloom
Categories Chocolate Dessert Bake Valentine's Day Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 25 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Brownies: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line the baking pan with aluminum foil, letting it hang about two inches over the sides. Coat the inside of the foil with nonstick baking spray.
- Place both chocolates and the butter together in the top of a double boiler over low heat. Stir often with a rubber spatula to help melt evenly. Remove the top pan of the double boiler and wipe the bottom and sides dry. Or place the chocolates and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt on low power for 30-second bursts. Stir with a rubber spatula after each burst to make sure it's melting. Let the mixture cool while mixing the rest of the brownie batter. Stir with a rubber spatula occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on top.
- Whip the eggs and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the wire whip attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, until frothy, about 1 minute.
- Add the sugars to the eggs and whip together until the mixture is very thick and pale colored and holds a slowly dissolving ribbon as the beater is lifted, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and stir to blend well.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and blend completely on low speed. Stop and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the rubber spatula. The mixture will be smooth and dark chocolate colored.
- In a medium bowl, sift the flour and cocoa powder together. Add the salt and stir to combine.
- In 3 stages, add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, blending well after each addition. Stop and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to help mix evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out with slightly moist crumbs clinging to it. Remove the pan from the oven and cool completely on a rack.
- Caramel:
- Stir the caramel sauce until it is smooth. Pour it onto the top of the cooled brownies and spread evenly into the corners using a small offset spatula. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to set the caramel.
- Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- Place the chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until bubbles for around the edges. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 30 seconds. Stir the cream and chocolate together with a heat-resistant spatula until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan of brownies from the freezer. Pour the ganache over the caramel layer and spread it out evenly into the corners using a small offset spatula. Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set the ganache.
- Lift the brownies from the pan using the edges of the aluminum foil then peel away from the brownies. Use a large knife to cut the brownies into 5 rows in each direction. Dip the knife in hot water and dry between cuts. Gently separate the brownies and serve at room temperature.
TRIPLE-LAYERED BROWNIES
A white chocolate cherry filling is a tasty, pretty contrast to the chocolate base and glaze.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and the unsweetened chocolate over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, brown sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and white baking chips just to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cherries. Spread filling over brownies. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set.
- In small microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15 seconds longer; stir until melted and smooth. Spread glaze evenly over filling. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. For brownies, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining brownies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
LAYERED BROWNIE DESSERT
A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. -Muriel Ledeboer, Oostburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Spread over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until serving. , Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
LAYERED BROWNIES/WHITE CHOCOLATE CARAMEL/CACAO NIB GELATO
These "Hawks Bars" are what my friend, Judy, has chosen for one of the desserts that she is serving for her big shindig for summer's end! These bars have been named after "Hawks"a restaurant in Granite Bay, Ca. owned by Michael Fagoni and Molly Hawks. Super-sweet fudgy brownies are topped with layers of white-chocolate-flavored caramel, bittersweet chocolate ganache, and candied pecans and served with a scoop of not-too-sweet Cacao Nib Gelato.;) Amazing! Incredible!! Bon Appetit Magazine, September 2009 edition. Chilling, cooling & freezer time all included. Bits of shell roasted cacao beans; available at specialty food stores.
Provided by Manami
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 14h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- FOR CANDIED PECANS:.
- Lightly butter baking sheet.
- Stir sugar and 1/4 cup water in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat and boil until sugar syrup is light golden, occasionally brushing down sides of skillet with wet pastry brush, about 8 minutes.
- Add pecans and stir until syrup coats pecans, about 1 minute; immediately pour pecans out onto prepared baking sheet; spread in single layer with heatproof spatula.
- Cool completely and coarsely chop nuts.
- *Do Ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
- FOR BROWNIES:.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan with foil; butter foil.
- Combine 1/2 cup butter and bittersweet chocolate in heavy medium saucepan; stir over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- Whisk cocoa powder, flour, and salt in small bowl.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla in medium bowl to blend.
- Pour butter mixture into sugar mixture; whisk until blended; add cocoa mixture; whisk until blended.
- Transfer brownie batter to prepared baking pan; smooth top (layer will be thin).
- Bake brownie until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Allow brownie to cool slightly, then gently press down on edges to form flat, even layer.
- Cool completely in pan on rack.
- FOR WHITE-CHOCOLATE CARAMEL:.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon water into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over and stir to blend.
- Let stand until gelatin softens, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tablespoons water, sugar, and pinch of salt in heavy small saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until syrup is deep amber, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with wet pastry brush, about 8 minutes.
- Slowly add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously) & reduce heat to low.
- Stir to dissolve any caramel bits.
- Remove from heat; let cool 5 minutes.
- Add gelatin mixture; stir until gelatin dissolves.
- Add white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth; whisk in butter.
- Pour caramel atop cooled brownie; spread evenly to cover completely.
- Chill uncovered until caramel firms slightly, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- FOR BITTERSWEET-CHOCOLATE GANACHE:.
- Bring cream to simmer in small saucepan; remove from heat.
- Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth.
- Cool until mixture is slightly thickened but still pourable, about 15 minutes.
- Pour ganache atop caramel on brownie; spread just to edges.
- Sprinkle chopped candied pecans evenly over.
- Chill uncovered until ganache is firm enough to cut, about 4 hours.
- **DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
- CACAO NIB GELATO:.
- Combine whipping cream, milk, and cacao nibs in heavy large saucepan.
- Scrape in the seeds from vanilla bean; add bean and bring mixture to simmer; remove from heat.
- Cover and let mixture steep 30 minutes; uncover and return to simmer.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in large heatproof bowl until mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened.
- Gradually add hot cream mixture to yolk mixture, whisking until blended.
- Return mixture to same saucepan and stir over medium low heat until custard thickens and coats back of spoon when finger is drawn across and instant-read thermometer inserted in custard registers 170ºF, about 5 minutes (do not boil).
- Transfer custard to medium bowl; cover and chill overnight.
- Pour custard through fine strainer set over bowl, discard solids in strainer.
- Transfer custard to ice cream maker and proocess according to manufacturer's instructions & transfer gelato to freezer container.
- Cover and freeze until ice cream is firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- ***DO AHEAD - Can be made 3 days ahead; keep frozen.
- ASSEMBLY:.
- Using foil as aid, lift brownie out of pan; place on work surface.
- Fold foil sides down.
- Using sharp knife, trim off about 1/4 inch of brownie on all sides.
- Cut brownie into eight 3 1/2-inch-long, 13/4-inch-wide bars.
- Place 1 brownie bar and scoop of Cacao Nib Gelato on each of 8 plates and serve.
- E N J O Y!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 786, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 31.8, Cholesterol 329, Sodium 135.3, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 50.7, Protein 8.9
CARAMEL BROWNIES
I love to cook. My family can't possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them-particularly these rich, chewy brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. -Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup walnuts. , Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the caramels and condensed milk over low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over baked brownie layer. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over caramel layer; carefully swirl brownie batter with a knife. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
LAYERS OF LOVE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
A finalist in the 2000 Share The Very Best Recipe Contest, this recipe was entered by Alma Carey of Sarasota, FL. Made with a genuine love of chocolate, this decadent brownie features vanilla-flavored white and semi-sweet chocolate morsels, chopped pecans and caramel layered within a rich cocoa batter.
Provided by Nestle Toll House
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Nestle® Toll House®
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8-inch-square baking pan.
- Combine flour, cocoa and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Reserve 3/4 cup batter. Spread remaining batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle nuts and white morsels over batter. Drizzle caramel topping over top. Beat remaining egg and reserved batter in same large bowl until light in color. Stir in semi-sweet morsels. Spread evenly over caramel topping.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 139.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
LAYERED BROWNIES
My take on the layered brownies TikTok trend, using OREO® and Biscoff® cookie layers between layers of my classic brownie recipe batter. My family was begging for more after this was done!
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Chocolate Brownies
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk butter, eggs, and vanilla together in a separate bowl. Add butter mixture to the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out with a spatula. Add OREO® cookies in an even layer, then spread another 1/3 of the batter over top. Add Biscoff® cookies in an even layer, then spread remaining batter over top. (The Biscoff® layer should be two rows of 5 cookies, plus a row of 2 1/2 cookies turned sideways.)
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are brown and center is set, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and let brownies cool completely before slicing and serving, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 35.8 g
LAYERS OF LOVE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Make and share this Layers of Love Chocolate Brownies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by josamky1063
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 350°F Grease 8-inch-square baking pan.
- COMBINE flour, cocoa and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Reserve 3/4 cup batter. Spread remaining batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle nuts and white morsels over batter. Drizzle caramel topping over top. Beat remaining egg and reserved batter in same large bowl until light in color. Stir in semi-sweet morsels. Spread evenly over caramel topping.
- BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 146.4, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 22.3, Protein 4.2
Tips:
- Prepare Ingredients Accurately: Ensure all your ingredients are measured and prepared correctly. This precision will contribute to the success of your layered brownies.
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality cocoa powder, chocolate, and butter to enhance the overall flavor and texture of the brownies.
- Do Not Overmix the Batter: Over混ぜing can result in tough and dense brownies. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the Brownies: Chilling the brownies before cutting will help them hold their shape and make them easier to slice.
- Storage: Store the layered brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These layered brownies are an indulgent treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of caramel and the nutty crunch of cocoa nibs. By following the tips and carefully executing each step, you can create an impressive dessert that will delight any chocolate lover.
The combination of textures and flavors in this recipe is truly remarkable. The brownies are fudgy and decadent, while the white chocolate caramel adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess. The cocoa nibs provide a delightful crunch and a subtle bitterness that balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. Overall, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among dessert enthusiasts.
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