PEPPERMINT CREAM BROWNIE TORTE
Brownies get dressed for a party with layers of peppermint cream and decadent chocolate ganache.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over ends of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream over low heat until hot but not boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips until melted. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour or until slightly thickened.
- In medium bowl, beat 2/3 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; set aside. In medium bowl, beat remaining Peppermint Cream ingredients on low speed until blended; beat on medium speed until smooth. Gently stir whipped cream into cream cheese mixture; refrigerate until ready to use.
- Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut brownies crosswise to make 3 equal rectangles. Trim sides if desired.
- To assemble torte, place 1 brownie rectangle on serving platter; spread with 3/4 cup of the Peppermint Cream. Top with second brownie rectangle; spread with Chocolate Ganache. Top with third brownie rectangle; spread with remaining Peppermint Cream. Refrigerate uncovered until serving.
- Meanwhile, place a piece of cooking parchment or waxed paper on cookie sheet. Draw 1 1/2- to 2-inch tree outlines or trace around 2-inch tree-shaped cookie cutter, leaving 1/2 inch space between each tree. Center toothpick at bottom of and 1/2 inch into each tree outline. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup chocolate chips and the shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Pour chocolate into decorating bag fitted with plain tip or resealable plastic bag; snip one corner. Starting at top of each tree outline, pipe chocolate over tree and end of toothpick within tree; fill center with random, squiggly lines. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens. Gently remove trees from paper; refrigerate until serving.
- Just before serving, sprinkle torte with candies and arrange Chocolate Trees on top. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 55 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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Abdullah Javaid
a_javaid66@hotmail.comThese brownies are delicious! The peppermint flavor is subtle but refreshing. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Lea Lowe
lea_l@gmail.comI've made these brownies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate brownies.
April de Alwis
d_april35@gmail.comThese brownies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Eric Drake
ed21@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of peppermint but these brownies were surprisingly good. The mint flavor is not overpowering.
Nassanga Moureen
m34@hotmail.comThese brownies are so rich and decadent. I could only eat one piece at a time.
Angelo R
a_r61@yahoo.comI love the chocolate and peppermint combination. These brownies are the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
Roberto Sencion
roberto_s0@aol.comThese brownies are the perfect holiday dessert. They're festive and delicious.
Ayush Khadka
ayush-k@hotmail.frI'm not sure what went wrong but my brownies didn't rise. They were still tasty but they were more like cookies than brownies.
Huzaifa Khan
khuzaifa@gmail.comThese brownies are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Singham khan Khan
ksingham@aol.comI didn't have any peppermint extract so I used vanilla extract instead. The brownies still turned out great.
Indra kamal Gurung
i_gurung@gmail.comThe brownies were a little dry. I think I overbaked them. But the flavor was still good.
winner zuriks
w-zuriks1@gmail.comThese brownies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
AH REJON
ah.r@hotmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the brownies turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Tommy Obrien
tommy@yahoo.comI made these brownies for my friend's birthday and she loved them. She said they were the best brownies she'd ever had.
Pamela Gulubela
p.g86@hotmail.comThese brownies are so rich and decadent. I could only eat one piece at a time.
KH Sadler
skh77@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of peppermint but these brownies were surprisingly good. The mint flavor is not overpowering.
duck ducky
d-d81@gmail.comThe peppermint flavor is subtle but refreshing. Perfect for a summer dessert.
Tarek Hossein
tarek18@hotmail.co.ukI've made these brownies twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. So easy to make and so delicious.
Khayyam Shah
s-k@yahoo.comThese brownies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the minty flavor and the moist texture.