Fudgy Smores Brownie Pie Food

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, preferably metal, with nonstick baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on the longer sides. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until the butter is a deep golden color, about 5 minutes; the butter will hiss and spit as the whey evaporates so be careful. As the foam subsides the butter will go from a canary yellow color to golden. When it does, take it off the heat. Add the chocolate and cream to the butter and let it sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted.
• Sift the flour and cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, espresso powder and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high speed until the eggs are pale, very thick and fluffy, about 8 minutes (start your timer when you get to high speed). Do not be tempted to skimp on the mix time; this step is key to getting the signature shiny, crackled brownie top. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour the warm chocolate into the eggs; beat until completely incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined; do not overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and fold until the batter is completely combined.
• Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the brownies are glossy and just barely firm, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 205 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Don't let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pan or you will get a much higher reading. (The cook time will be at the higher end of the range if using a glass or ceramic baking dish.)
• Let the brownies cool completely to allow the crumb to set before slicing, about 3 hours.
• Use an offset spatula to loosen the brownies from the sides of the pan. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Remove the parchment and cut into 24 squares.

FUDGE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in nuts., Pour into a greased 9-in. pie pan or ovenproof skillet. Bake at 350° until almost set, 25-30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.

FUDGY S'MORES BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake)., Preheat broiler. Sprinkle baked brownies with cereal and marshmallows; broil 5-6 in. from heat until marshmallows are golden brown, 30-45 seconds. Immediately sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Cover with foil and let stand until chocolate begins to melt, about 5 minutes. Remove foil and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

FUDGY S'MORES BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, toss 1/2 cup of chocolate chips with 1 TBSP brownie mix. (This will help keep the chips from all sinking in the mix).
• Combine brownie mix, egg, oil, and water in a medium mixing bowl.
• Mix on low to medium speed until combined.
• Fold in marshmallows and dusted chocolate chips.
• Pour into crust and bake for 30-35 minutes (crust will be quite full, a cookie sheet underneath is a good idea) or until it is set - gooey is good, liquid is bad.
• Let pie cool completely.
• While the pie is baking, heat cream in a small saucepan. until the first bubbles appear. Do not bring to a full boil.
• Pour hot cream over the mini chocolate chips (mini chips will melt better than standard size, but you can use any finely chopped chocolate).
• Let the cream and chips stand for a minute to soften, then stir until smooth.
• The ganache needs to be at room temperature to whip. You can either chill it completely and then let it sit on the counter at room temperature for a half hour, or just pop it in the freezer for 15-30 minutes then let it sit at room temperature. Once you have slightly cool chocolate ganache, whip it on high until thick and fluffy, like mousse.
• Top pie with whipped ganache.
• You can decorate with mini marshmallows and/or chocolate candies (Hershey Kisses are lovely for this) or eat as is.

BEST FUDGE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Bake the pastry shell for 10 minutes; remove from oven.
• Reduce temperature to 325°.
• In a saucepan over low, melt the chocolate chips with butter.
• In large mixer bowl, beat chocolate mixture with remaining ingredients except nuts until smooth.
• Add nuts and pour mixture into baked pastry shell.
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set.
• Let cool a bit before serving.

FUDGY S'MORES BROWNIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter in medium bowl, stirring until evenly moistened. Sprinkle 1 cup graham cracker mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions using oil, water and eggs. Spread over crumbs in pan. Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until set in center. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Microwave sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 2 minutes. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Pour over brownie layer. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• Heat broiler to HIGH. Spread marshmallow creme evenly over chocolate layer. Sprinkle evenly with remaining graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle evenly with mini marshmallows. Broil 6 inches from heat 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

BROWNIE FUDGE PIE

Steps:

• Tip the flour, butter, icing sugar and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse to make crumbs. Add 2 1⁄2-3 tbsp water and pulse until it comes together. Wrap in cling film and chill for 20 mins.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a deep 23cm loose-based tart tin. Leave the excess pastry overhanging the edges of the tin. Line with baking parchment, fill with baking beans and chill for 15 mins.
• Bake for 15 mins, remove the paper and beans, then bake 5 mins more until the pastry is crisp and pale golden.
• Beat the eggs and sugar together to create a mousse-like texture. Stir in the vanilla and melted butter, then fold in the flour and cocoa. Scatter the nuts and chocolate over the pastry case and pour the filling on top. Bake for 30 mins until firm with a slight wobble. Trim away the excess pastry and leave to cool. If freezing, wrap in cling film and foil. To defrost, unwrap and thaw.
• Serve at room temperature or warm, with a scoop of ice cream and dusting of cocoa.