Brownies With Brandy Whipped Cream Food

LAYERED BROWNIE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Spread over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until serving. , Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.

BRANDY WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Add the heavy cream and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip until it forms soft peaks. Add the brandy and mix in.

MEXICAN BROWNIES WITH CANELA WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In bowl over double boiler, melt piloncillo, both chocolates, and butter. Allow mixture to cool.
• In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, both extracts, and espresso until well mixed. Then pour cooled chocolate mixture in the eggs. Mix well then add the flour and walnuts. Add this mixture to a greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until brownies are well set.
• Whisk cream until stiff, then add 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon (canela).
• Cut a wedge of brownie and serve with dollop of canela crema.

PERSIMMON PUDDING W/ BRANDY WHIPPED CREAM SAUCE (NANCY REAGAN'S

Steps:

• Stir together butter and sugar.
• Resift flour with salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and add to butter and sugar mixture.
• Add persimmon pulp, baking soda dissolved in warm water, brandy and vanilla.
• Add eggs, mixing thoroughly but lightly.
• Add raisins, pecans and orange peel, stirring until mixed.
• Turn into buttered steam-type (about 5- to 6-cup) covered mold.
• Cover and steam on a rack in a pot of water on top of stove 2 1/2 hours.
• Let stand a few minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate.
• Flame at table with additional brandy and serve with Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce:.
• Beat 1 egg until light and fluffy.
• Beat in 1/3 cup melted butter, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, salt and 1 tablespoon brandy flavoring.
• Beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff.
• Gently fold whipped cream into butter mixture.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Stir before spooning onto pudding.
• Note:If you prefer not using a raw egg in the sauce, simply combine whipped cream with a little powdered sugar and a little brandy flavoring. It will have a different texture and consistency but will taste delicious with the pudding.