Ingredients
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- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 pint of coffee ice cream melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- Cocoa powder for serving
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and preheat oven to 325°F.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, ensuring it doesn't brown.
- Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- Mix in vanilla and salt, allowing to cool slightly before adding eggs.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by the flour, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour the brownie batter into the pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for 25-29 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool completely.
- In another bowl, combine melted coffee ice cream, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and espresso powder; beat until fluffy.
- Spread this mixture over the cooled brownies and chill for at least one hour before serving. Dust with cocoa powder before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
You can add a splash of coffee liqueur to the topping for extra flavor.
These brownies can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.