Indulge in a delectable symphony of flavors with our Brownie Affogato Sundaes, where the rich, fudgy brownie meets the velvety embrace of vanilla ice cream, all harmoniously united by a cascade of hot espresso. This dessert masterpiece offers a delightful interplay of textures and temperatures, from the warm, gooey brownie to the cool, creamy ice cream, further enhanced by the bittersweet notes of the espresso.
This culinary symphony includes three tempting variations to tantalize your taste buds: the Classic Brownie Affogato Sundae, a timeless combination that showcases the purity of flavors; the Salted Caramel Brownie Affogato Sundae, a sweet and savory delight where a drizzle of salted caramel sauce adds a touch of complexity; and the Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Affogato Sundae, a playful fusion of chocolate, peanut butter, and espresso that will transport you to dessert heaven.
Each variation promises a unique taste adventure, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of culinary artistry. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a delightful journey with our Brownie Affogato Sundaes – a dessert experience that will leave you craving more.
SIX FOOT SUNDAE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 7h15m
Yield 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Several hours before you're ready to assemble the sundae, portion out 12 scoops of each type of ice cream--vanilla, mint chip and strawberry--onto baking sheets (36 scoops total) and freeze them. This will make it much easier to handle.
- Line the guttering with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- To assemble, place a layer of Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites in the bottom of the guttering. Top with the ice cream scoops and scatter over more brownie bites. Drizzle with Strawberry Sauce and Hot Fudge Sauce. Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Squirt mounds of whipped cream across the sundae and top each mound with a cherry.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 18-by-13-inch pan (half sheet pan) with cooking spray.
- In a medium-large saucepan, heat the butter and unsweetened chocolate over low heat, whisking occasionally, until smooth and melted. Sprinkle in the cocoa powder and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Stir the sugar and vanilla into the chocolate mixture until just combined. One at a time, stir in the eggs. Gently stir in the flour until halfway incorporated. Add the chocolate chips and stir just until combined.
- Pour the batter (it will be very thick!) into the prepared pan, spreading to even out the top. Bake for 30 minutes, then check the brownies with a toothpick. If they are overly gooey/messy, return to the oven for 5 to 10 more minutes (just be careful not to burn the edges). Allow to cool completely (important!), then cut into small squares.
- Place the strawberries, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and cook until the strawberries are very soft, a good 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a potato masher to completely smush them to smithereens. Pour the mixture into a fine-mesh strainer placed over a bowl. Use a spoon to stir the fruit so the liquid is forced through. Continue until almost all of the liquid is in the bowl. Set the pulp aside.
- Skim as much foam off the sauce as you can. Pour the skimmed sauce back into the same saucepan, add 1/4 cup of the pulp back in and boil again for 3 minutes over medium-high heat. Skim off any more foam that has formed on the surface, then allow the sauce to cool slightly before pouring it into a pitcher or jar. Refrigerate it to thicken and serve it cold.
- Combine the sugar, cream, cocoa and butter in a small saucepot over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the butter melts and everything is combined, a few minutes.
- Transfer to a mason jar and store in the refrigerator. It will harden as it cools so when ready to use, simply reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
BROWNIE AFFOGATO SUNDAE
This sundae takes its inspiration from an affogato, an Italian dessert consisting of a scoop of ice cream or gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso. Here, I add a decadent espresso brownie at the bottom for a twist on the classic restaurant-style brownie sundae with the added bold shot and creamy texture of an affogato. For an extra special treat, serve with any flavor of ice cream on hand: coconut, caramel and pistachio would all be scrumptious!
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square cake pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on at least 2 sides.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined and set aside.
- Microwave the butter and chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl on high power in 10-second bursts, stirring between each burst until melted, 40 seconds to 1 minute. Set aside.
- Place the eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Alternatively, use a large bowl and handheld electric mixer. Whisk until pale yellow ribbons form and the mixture is almost tripled in volume, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the mixer and add the melted chocolate. Mix on low speed until no streaks of chocolate remain, about 1 minute. Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined and no pockets of dry flour remain, about 1 minute.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth with the back of a spoon. Bake until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly fudgy, 26 to 30 minutes. Immediately bang the pan against the counter several times to deflate the brownies and let cool in the pan for at least 1 hour. Lift the brownies from the pan by the parchment paper edges and cut into 16 pieces.
- To serve, place one brownie in a small serving bowl, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and pour a shot of hot espresso over top. Serve immediately.
AFFOGATO SUNDAES
Steps:
- Place one scoop each of hazelnut and vanilla gelato in each of 4 dessert or cafe au lait bowls. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Tia Maria and 2 tablespoons of hot espresso over each serving. Dollop some whipped cream onto each serving and garnish with a handful of chocolate-covered espresso beans. Serve immediately.
AFFOGATO SUNDAE
Steps:
- With a whisk or hand-held mixer, whip the cream in a bowl until very thick but still liquid. Add the amaretto and whip until soft peaks form.
- Put 2 scoops of gelato into a serving dish. Sprinkle a tablespoon of the almonds over the gelato and top with a dollop of the flavored whipped cream. Rub 1/2 an amaretti cookie along a fine grater over the whipped cream to garnish. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.
BROWNIE SUNDAES
Steps:
- Melt the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in a bowl over simmering water until smooth, stirring occasionally. Place a brownie on each plate, top with a scoop of ice cream, and serve with warm chocolate sauce.
BROWNIE AFFOGATO SUNDAES
Taking an Italian favorite and making it into an American Classic. Taking the Affogato Sundae and adding brownie to the sundae will surprise your taste buds like something serious!
Provided by Cupcake from Brown Sugar
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a coffee mug or desired glasses, crumble a brownie into the bottom of the glass. Add 1 scoop of vanilla gelato, pour a shot of espresso on top of the gelato, top with whipped cream, and garnish with chocolate shavings and/or chopped chocolate covered espresso beans.
BROWNIE SUNDAES
Cap off dinner with these Brownie Sundaes. With prepared brownies, I can fix this sweet treat in a flash. For extra flair, I roll the ice cream in pecans before placing them on top of the brownies. It's a perfect finish to a mouthwatering meal. -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, milk and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. , Spoon about 2 tablespoons warm chocolate sauce onto each dessert plate. Top with a brownie and a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle with additional chocolate sauce if desired. Sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
GRILLED BANANA BROWNIE SUNDAES
My niece Amanda Jean and I have a lot of fun in the kitchen creating different dishes. One of us will start with a recipe idea and it just grows from there-and so does the mess. In this case, the happy result was our Grilled Banana Brownie Sundae. -Carol Farnsworth, Greenwood, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut unpeeled bananas crosswise in half, then lengthwise in half. Place quartered bananas on an oiled grill rack, cut side down. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat on each side until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and peanut butter until smooth., To serve, remove bananas from peel; place over brownies. Top with cream cheese mixture, ice cream, fudge topping and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
HOMEMADE BROWNIE SUNDAES
I serve this super dessert often at baseball barbecues or whenever I have a large group in. Homemade brownies and fudge sauce plus ice cream...you can't go wrong! -Carol Brandon, Uxbridge, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen (2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir until smooth. Cool., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on low speed until combined. Beat on medium-high until thickened and lemon-colored, about 12 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Fold in flour and salt just until blended (batter will be thick). Fold in walnuts if desired. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. , In a large saucepan, combine the cream, sugar and butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, without stirring. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes. , Place cocoa in a heat-proof bowl. Carefully whisk hot liquid into cocoa until smooth (do not scrape pan). Cut brownies into squares; serve with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
AFFOGATO
Affogato, which is espresso and ice cream mixed together, is awesome. You can also try it with Cuban coffee.-Cathy Killinger Lopez, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pour espresso over ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the brownies and the ganache. This will ensure that your affogato sundaes are rich and flavorful.
- Don't overcook the brownies. They should be fudgy and moist, not dry and crumbly.
- Let the brownies cool completely before assembling the sundaes. This will help to prevent the ganache from melting too quickly.
- Use a good quality vanilla ice cream for the sundaes. This will complement the chocolate flavors of the brownies and ganache.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings for your sundaes. Some popular options include chopped nuts, whipped cream, and fresh berries.
Conclusion:
Brownie affogato sundaes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Here are some additional tips for making brownie affogato sundaes:
- If you don't have time to make your own brownies, you can use store-bought brownies. Just be sure to choose a good quality brownie that is fudgy and moist.
- You can also use different types of ice cream for your sundaes. Some popular options include chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and coffee ice cream.
- If you don't have espresso, you can use strong coffee instead. Just be sure to brew it strong so that it has a rich flavor.
No matter how you make them, brownie affogato sundaes are sure to be a delicious and enjoyable treat.
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