Mocha Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Moch From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325F. Line two 8-inch square baking pans with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Mist both pans with cooking spray.
In a large heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt butter and chocolate together, stirring often. In a small cup, stir together vanilla and espresso powder until dissolved.
Remove bowl from saucepan and whisk in sugar, brown sugar and espresso mixture.
Whisk in eggs until batter becomes smooth and glossy. Stir in flour and salt, mixing batter just until combined.
Divide batter between baking pans, spreading with a small spatula. Batter will be shallow in pans.
Bake until just done, about 15 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Do not overbake.
Place pans on a wire rack to cool.
Soften ice cream in fridge for 15 minutes. Spoon ice cream over 1 pan of brownies, spreading evenly with a small spatula. Unmold second pan and peel off foil. Press brownies, bottom side down, over ice cream. Cover with foil and freeze until firm, about 5 hours.
Remove pan from freezer. Use foil overhang to pull out brownies.
Place on a cutting board, flip over and peel off foil. Trim edges, cut in half, then cut each half into quarters.
Recommended wine: Cream Sherry, Moscato Dasti, Port
Ice Cream on the menu? Try pairing with Cream Sherry, Moscato d'Asti, and Port. A common wine pairing rule is to make sure your wine is sweeter than your food. Delicate desserts go well with Moscato d'Asti, nutty desserts with cream sherry, and caramel or chocolate desserts pair well with port. You could try NV Solera Cream Sherry. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 17 dollars per bottle.
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NV Solera Cream Sherry
The Solera Cream Sherry has a brilliant amber and deep copper hue. With butterscotch and pecan aromas, the sweet salted nut and brown spice aromas carry a complex caramel accent. A sweet entry leads to a rounded, lush, moderately full-bodied palate with a lengthy, flavorful finish.