Recipes: CHOCOLATE CAFFEINE with Chocolate Brandy Ganache

• Prep Time:30 minutes
• Cook Time:40 minutes
• Serves:10

 

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beverage, brandy, chocolate, dessert, ganache, holiday,

In need of a chocolate fix? This dessert has it all--Chocolate Brandy Ganache. It's a luscious, decadent dessert that will satisfy those cravings and give you a little caffeine kick!

 

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Ingredients

1 roll sugar cookie dough
1/2 cup chocolate covered espresso beans
1 boxed brownie mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup strong coffee, espresso or coffee liqueur
1 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 - 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons brandy or orange liqueur, optional
Fresh mint and raspberries for garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Press cold cookie dough into bottom of pan half way up the side of pan (we used a 10 ¼” x 2” round, non-stick, fluted tart pan with removable bottom.) A 13”x 9”x 2” baking dish will work fine, too.
Press espresso beans lightly in the crust on the bottom of the pan.
Place dough in fridge to keep cold until mixture is done.
Stir all ingredients together with the brownie mix.
Pour into chilled cookie dough and bake 35 minutes. If you use the 9”x11” baker, time is shortened to 25-28 minutes.
Allow ganache to cool for 15 minutes before pouring desired amount in top of caffeine.
Let cool further, then garnish as desired.
Chocolate Brandy Ganache:
Coarsely chop chocolate.
Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add salt.
Pour over bowl of chocolate.
Let sit 10 minutes without stirring.
Add a teaspoon of softened butter, then add brandy.
Stir until smooth and creamy.
Adjust the consistency with a little more boiled cream to be more fluid, if need be.
Serve with whipped cream on the side, dusted with a little cinnamon.

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