The Ultimate Frozen Brownie Sundaes: A Decadent Make-Ahead Dessert
A multi-layered frozen dessert bar, these Frozen Brownie Sundaes start with a rich, dark chocolate brownie base studded with chocolate chips and toffee candy bars. This is topped with a layer of dulce de leche or caramel ice cream, followed by a smooth milk chocolate ganache layer. The entire dessert is frozen solid, then cut into squares and served with a fresh, homemade strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes cooling time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes (includes freezing times)
- Yield: 9-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Layering, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Brownie layer:
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups brownie mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 (1.4-ounce) milk chocolate-toffee candy bars, coarsely chopped (e.g., Heath or Skor)
- Ice cream layer:
- 1 pint dulche de leche or caramel ice cream (recommended: Haagen-Dazs), softened
- Chocolate layer:
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 3/4 cups milk chocolate chips
- Sauce:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen strawberries, thawed
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the Brownie Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch glass baking pan with cooking spray, line it with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on the sides, and spray the parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the water, oil, and egg. Add the brownie mix and stir until blended.
- Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped candy bar pieces.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownie layer cool completely in the pan, for about 1 1/2 hours.
- Add the Ice Cream Layer:
- Using a spatula, spread the softened ice cream evenly on top of the cooled brownie layer.
- Freeze until the ice cream is firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
- Add the Chocolate Layer:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the milk chocolate chips, and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the frozen ice cream layer. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- Make the Strawberry Sauce:
- Combine the thawed strawberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
- To Serve:
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the dessert from the pan. Peel away the parchment paper.
- Cut into squares and drizzle with the strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- Using a brownie mix and store-bought ice cream makes this recipe easier and quicker to assemble.
- Allowing the brownie layer to cool completely is crucial to prevent the ice cream from melting.
- The parchment paper overhang acts as handles to easily lift the finished dessert out of the pan.
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