Layered Desserts Featuring Brownie Ice Cream and Raspberries
Chillin' Brownie Ice Cream Parfaits
Make these scrumptious Brownie Ice Cream Parfaits, layering crumbled brownies, ice cream, raspberries, and whipped cream. You'll have leftover brownies; store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week or put them in the freezer for a month. Whip up some delicious Whipped Cream recipes just before assemblage.
Yield: 6-8 servingsDifficulty: Easy PeasyPrep Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 10 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/3 cups cake flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 pints fresh raspberries
- 1 quart softened ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, caramel)
- Whipped Cream (Note below)
What You'll Need
- A 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- Foil
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Mixing bowls (for dry ingredients)
- Glasses or jars for serving
Mix it Up!
- Set the oven at 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Prep the baking dish by greasing it and lining it with foil, then greasing the foil.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring often. Once done, remove from heat and add in the sugars. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and salt. Finally, sift the flour and cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture and blend it in until combined.
- Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, with a few moist crumbs. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the dish using the foil. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Just before assembling, crush the brownies into small chunks. To construct the parfaits, layer the brownie pieces, ice cream, raspberries, and whipped cream in glasses or jars.
Whipped Cream- 1 cup heavy cream- 2 tablespoons sugar- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Note: Make the whipped cream just before assembling the parfaits. Chill your mixing bowl and whisk for 15 minutes before beating the cream, sugar, and vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase speed to high until stiff peaks form. Avoid over-beating.
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Serve It Up
Assemble the parfaits ahead of time and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy a chilly, delightful treat!
Crumble the leftover brownies and store them in an airtight container for future use, either at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for a month. The brownies can be used to layer in uncategorized dessert recipes, such as Chillin' Brownie Ice Cream Parfaits, where they are stacked with ice cream, raspberries, and whipped cream. Ensure that you whip up the whipped cream just before assembling the parfaits, and don't forget to give credit to the original Recipe for Whipped Cream.
