Truffle Topped Amaretto Brownies
This unique triple layer amaretto brownies are the perfect way to impress guests for a party. The first layer is amaretto chocolate brownies, topped with a cream cheese amaretto mixture and then finished with chocolate ganache and garnished with toasted almonds and cherries. It's like eating a brownie sundae!
Notes
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 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Or, spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cooking Time30 min
Ingredients
- 21 1/2 ounces package Fudge Brownie Mix
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup chopped almonds or l/2 cup chopped glace (candied) red cherries
- 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Red glace cherries
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13x9-inch pan.
- In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients (up to but not including cream cheese). Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread batter in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees 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.
