If you’ve been looking to make some brownies with a little bit of booze in them, you might consider baking these Irish Cream Brownies. Irish cream is a flavor that lends itself well to adding to sweet treats. And Irish Cream paired with chocolate is a delicious idea. Our homemade Irish cream recipe and VanillaPura Mexican Vanilla Beans are the perfect additions to this recipe!
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate* chopped
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons VanillaPura Mexican Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Irish Buttercream
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons Homemade Irish Cream
Chocolate Ganache
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
- ½ cup Homemade Irish Cream
Instructions
Brownie Layer
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Preheat the oven to 350F (180 C) degrees.
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Line a 9x13 inch (22 x 23 cm) metal pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang around the sides.
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Add the butter and chopped chocolate to a large heatproof bowl and microwave for 1-minute intervals on medium power, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
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Remove from the microwave and whisk in the sugar.
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Whisk in the eggs 1 at a time, followed by the VanillaPura Mexican Vanilla Extract.
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Gently fold in the cocoa powder, flour and salt.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 32-37 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few damp crumbs.
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Cool brownies completely before frosting
Irish Cream Frosting
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In a large bowl, beat the butter until soft.
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With the mixer on low speed, beat in about ½ cup powdered sugar, followed by 1 tablespoon Homemade Irish Cream.
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Repeat the process until the desired sweetness and the Irish Cream flavor is reached. The frosting should be thick
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Frost the cooled brownies, trying to make the top flat and smooth. Then place the brownies in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Irish Cream Ganache
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Finely chop the chocolate and plate in a large, heatproof bowl.
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Add the Homemade Irish Cream to a liquid measuring cup or heatproof bowl, and microwave until almost boiling.
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Pour the hot liquid over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. If the chocolate isn't quite melted, microwave on medium power (not high) for 30 seconds and whisk.
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Pour the chocolate over the brownies, and spread smooth.
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Place in the fridge to harden until firm.
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To slice the brownies, remove the pan from the fridge and lift the brownies out of the pan using the overhang of the parchment paper.
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Place on a cutting board and slice with a sharp knife. Always cut cold brownies for a smooth cut.
Thanks Just so Tasty for sharing!
Comments
We have a recipe on our dessert blog! Here is a link to the recipe. :) It’s delicious! https://www.vanillapura.com/blogs/recipes/homemade-irish-cream?pos=1&_sid=3d1100547&ss=r
HOW DO YOU MAKE HOME MADE IRISH CREAM?