Java Forest Brownies Recipes

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare and bake brownies, following pkg. directions, using a 13"x9" pan. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
• In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
• Spread over the brownies. Top with pie filling.
• In a microwave or small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the brownies.
• Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set chocolate. Enjoy!
• Yield: 2 dozen.

JAVA BROWNIES

Steps:

• FOR JAVA BROWNIES: Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
• Combine water, coffee granules, sugar and butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mix comes to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup morsels until smooth. Stir in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture. Pour into greased 9-inch square baking pan.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven for 18-25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan on wire rack,.
• FOR JAVA FROSTING: Combine cream and coffee granules in small, heavy duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until dissolved. Add remaining morsels; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar; stir vigorously until smooth. Chill until spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies. Sprinkle with cocoa.

RICH BLACK FOREST BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Beat sugar, butter, and water together in a large bowl; add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Whisk flour, cocoa powder, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, to butter mixture, stirring batter well after each addition. Stir dark chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips into batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out slightly sticky with chocolate, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in baking dish for 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan; set aside.
• Drain one jar of cherries; remove stems and coarsely chop cherries.
• Drain on paper towels; reserve remaining jar of whole cherries for garnish.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate pieces and butter; microwave on HIGH for 1 minutes; stir.
• Microwave for 10-20 seconds more or until mixture is melted.
• Add eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt, and baking powder; stir until combined.
• Fold in chopped cherries, white baking pieces, and almonds.
• Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
• Bake for 35 minutes; cool in pan on a wire rack; cut into bars.
• Before serving, in a bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar.
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Pipe or spoon a small amount of cream cheese mixture onto each brownie.
• Drain reserved cherries; top each brownie with a cherry.

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line and 8" square baking pan with foil, allowing the edges to hang an inch or 2 over two sides of the pan. Coat pan and foil with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the next four ingredients. Set aside.
• Combine cherries, 1/4 cup of sugar, water and the almond extract in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cover and simmer until the cherries soften and juices form, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly. Puree cherry mixture in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
• Place 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and the butter in a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and stir just until melted. Whisk 3/4 cup of cherry sauce, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, and egg whites into chocolate mixture to blend well. Whisk in flour mixture. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a rack anc cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover brownies and store at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate cherry sauce).
• Using the two overhanging foil edges, carefully lift brownies out of pan. Cut into 12 pieces. Before serving, drizzle cherry sauce on top of each brownie, then add a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.