Best Truffle Topped Amaretto Brownies Recipes

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TRUFFLE-TOPPED AMARETTO BROWNIES



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Make and share this Truffle-Topped Amaretto Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Bar Cookie

Yield 48-54 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (21 1/2 ounce) package Pillsbury Fudge Brownie Mix
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
3/4 cup almonds or 1/2 cup glace red cherries, chopped (candied)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (6 oz.)
2 -3 tablespoons Amaretto or 1 -3 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup almonds, sliced, toasted**
to taste glace red cherries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350'F Grease 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand.
  • Spread batter in greased pan. Bake at 350'F. for 26 to 33 minutes or until set. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar at medium speed until smooth.
  • Add melted chocolate chips and 2 to 3 tablespoons Amaretto; beat until well blended.
  • Spread filling mixture over top of cooled brownies.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
  • In small saucepan over low heat, melt l/2 cup chocolate chips and whipping cream, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Carefully spread evenly over chilled filling.
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds; garnish with candied cherries.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until set; cut into bars.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • TIPS: * if using almond extract instead of Amaretto, increase water in brownies to 1/2 cup; use almond extract and 2 tablespoons milk in filling.
  • ** To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet. Bake at 350'F. for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 68.7, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.9

TRUFFLE-TOPPED AMARETTO BROWNIES



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Number Of Ingredients 16

BROWNIES
1 (1-pound 3.5-oz) package fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract*
1 egg
3/4 cup chopped almonds
FILLING
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (6-ounce) package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 tablespoons (2 to 3) amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract*
TOPPING
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13 x 9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread batter in greased pan. Bake at 350°F. for 26 to 33 minutes or until set. Cool completely.In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar at medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate chips and 2 to 3 tablespoons amaretto beat until well blended. Spread filling mixture over top of cooled brownies. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips with whipping cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Carefully spread topping mixture evenly over chilled filling. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.TIPS:* If using almond extract instead of amaretto, increase water in brownies to 1/2 cup use almond extract and 2 tablespoons milk in filling.**To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet bake at 350°F. for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring frequently.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Add 1/3 cup flour to dry brownie mix. Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 130 Protein 2g Carbohydrate 13g Fat 8g Sodium 40mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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