Ingredients
For the brownie layer
- 8 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
For the cream cheese frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the glaze
- 6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
Description
Very Adult Brownies—frosted With Cream Cheese And Coated With An Espresso-spiked Glaze—will Give Weekend Warriors A Sweet Send-off.
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