Creme De Menthe Brownies Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mist 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Prepare brownies: In double boiler, melt baking chocolate and 1 cup butter over simmering water; cool slightly.
• In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until blended, then add the 2 cups granulated sugar and continue whisking until mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add cooled chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla and flour.
• Keep whisking until thoroughly blended.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and leave brownies to cool in pan.
• Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar together until well blended.
• Stir in the creme de menthe and blend well.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• Refrigerate in original baking pan until filling is firm.
• Make icing: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 T butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring until smooth. (You can do this in the microwave, just monitor closely and stir a few times.).
• Pour the warm glaze over the filling and tilt pan to distribute the icing evenly.
• Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
• To cut, allow brownies to come to room temperature in the pan so chocolate doesn't crack.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt and stir 4 ounces (3/4 cup) of the dark chocolate pieces, butter, and the unsweetened chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; cool.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Grease foil; set aside.
• Stir sugar into the cooled chocolate mixture in saucepan. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon just until combined. Stir in vanilla.
• In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in the remaining 7 ounces (1-1/2 cups) dark chocolate pieces. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread Creme de Menthe Filling over cooled brownies. Place uncut brownies in the refrigerator while preparing the Dark Chocolate Ganache.
• Spread slightly cooled Dark Chocolate Ganache over Creme de Menthe Filling, spreading to the edges with a spatula. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until set. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut brownies out of the pan. Cut into bars. Makes 48 brownies. Crème de Menthe Filling
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Gradually beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Beat in creme de menthe. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar. Beat in 1 tablespoon of additional milk, if needed, to make the filling slightly thicker than a frosting Dark Chocolate Ganache
• In a medium saucepan, bring whipping cream just to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add dark chocolate pieces (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes. Place brownies in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• BROWNIES:.
• Preheat the oven to 350 F, and grease a 9x13" baking pan. Set aside.
• Cream the sugar and butter together, then add the vanilla. Add the beaten eggs, 1 cup of flour, and the chocolate syrup. Mix the batter well, and spread into the prepared pan. Bake for around 30 minutes, but check early. Allow the batter to cool completely while you make the next layers.
• MINT LAYER:.
• Mix the butter with the powdered sugar and the crème de menthe. Spread it over the cooled brownie layer.
• CHOCOLATE LAYER:.
• Melt the chocolate chips together with the butter, either in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stove. Pour the chocolate layer over the crème de menthe layer.
• Transfer the baking pan into the freezer or refrigerator and allow to cool before you cut and serve.
• I like to serve them in little petit fours size bites. They are VERY RICH!

CHOCOLATE MINT CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8″x8″ metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang so that you can easily pull the baked brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Set the pan aside.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• Make a foil ring, 1-inch thick, for souffle dish to sit on inside a 5-quart slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, 2 eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup creme de menthe. Stir using 50 strokes or use a hand blender on medium speed for 1 minute to combine. Fold in chopped mint thins. Transfer to prepared souffle dish and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining egg, sugar, and 2 teaspoons creme de menthe. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until smooth. Spread over brownie mixture. Use a butter knife to cut cream cheese mixture into brownie mixture for a marble effect.
• Place souffle dish on top of foil ring in slow cooker. Lay 8 paper towels over top of slow cooker bowl and secure with lid. (This helps to trap steam.)
• Cook on LOW setting for 4 1/2 to 6 hours. (Do not lift lid to check brownies for the first 3 hours.)
• Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.