In need of a chocolate fix? I’ve got you covered with this luscious, decadent dessert that’ll satisfy those cravings and give you a little caffeine kick!
Serves 8 – 10
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
INGREDIENTS:
DOUGH:
- 1 roll sugar cookie dough
- ½ cup chocolate-covered espresso beans
FILLING:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¼ cup strong coffee, espresso or coffee liqueur
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
GANACHE:
- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 – 1¼ cups heavy cream
- Pinch salt
- 2 Tbsp. brandy or orange liqueur, optional
- Fresh mint and raspberries for garnish
- Press cold cookie dough into bottom of the pan, halfway up the side. (I 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 on top of the caffeine. Let cool further, then garnish as desired.
Chocolate 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 softened butter, and 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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