by ☃ Aunt Shanny
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July 26, 2006

What's for Dessert? Abbie B.'s Brownie Delight

April 02, 2008 09:06 PM EDT
views: 142 | comments: 49
This is one of those labor intensive recipes that I only have energy for maybe once a year.

Abbie's original recipe can be found here: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977288699&nav=Namespace.

My changes included the following:

1) I couldn't find mousse mix at the store, so I bought dream whip and chocolate pudding and mixed them with some baking cocoa.

2) I didn't buy chocolate to break up for garnish, but used semi sweet chocolate chips instead. Much easier!

These turned out really good, but I was truly disappointed. You really don't get a differentiation in the flavor layers. I could make a much simpler style cream cheese brownie that would probably taste the same without all the work.

Spreading the blondie layer:






Spreading the cheesecake layer:





Ready to pipe on the top brownie layer:






Easy piping bag makes the job easy:










Creating a foil "tent" for baking:




Finished!
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Comments: 49

Marianne M. Apr 2, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
I'm drooling ... could you please make this when I come to visit???
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 2, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
I'll save you some, I don't think the whole thing will get eaten. As my mom would say "this didn't float my boat".
Sammie B. Apr 2, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
Oh my goodness, that looks so yummy. I definitely want to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
Risa G. Apr 2, 2008, 9:22pm EDT
Oh Geez - I just gained 10 lb on my hips by looking at that picture! It looks amazing. You are making me hungry and I've already eaten!
Vikki M. Apr 2, 2008, 9:23pm EDT
It looks too complex for me to make, but man would I love to take a bite out of it. ;-)
Teresa W. Apr 2, 2008, 9:23pm EDT
It's beautiful in the picture though!!
Vivian P. Apr 2, 2008, 9:26pm EDT
well I dought I would want one anyway. I eat something like this rarely
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 2, 2008, 9:39pm EDT
Thanks all :)
donna h. Apr 2, 2008, 9:43pm EDT
yummmmmy
~~ Sarina ~~ Apr 2, 2008, 9:46pm EDT
Chocolate...mmmmmmmmm.
Matine H. Apr 2, 2008, 9:48pm EDT
It sure looks good though.
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 2, 2008, 9:54pm EDT
Thanks, ladies :)
Amy H. Apr 2, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
Oh my gosh! could you put some in the mail. Could I stop by tomorrow for some! Making me so hungry!
Amy H. Apr 2, 2008, 10:02pm EDT
I gave it a 10. I comment back!
Larry H. Apr 2, 2008, 10:05pm EDT
looks yummy thanks for sharing.
Tina W. Apr 2, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Yum
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Apr 2, 2008, 10:15pm EDT
Hmmm...that looks interesting.

But when you make all these big-ass desserts like this, what do you do with the leftovers. I know for a fact you and Matt do not eat them all.
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 2, 2008, 10:20pm EDT
Freeze 'em. I have stuff piling up in there for the next family get together: lasaGna, cookies, eTceTera.
Sue * Apr 2, 2008, 10:35pm EDT
This looks like it is worth all the work!
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Apr 2, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
Do you think there are at least a few someones out there that will think your ranDom capitalization is on purpoSe?
Elaine A. Apr 2, 2008, 11:53pm EDT
Wow that looks so good Shannon!
*Holly *. Apr 3, 2008, 12:24am EDT
I am on my way!
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 3, 2008, 8:10am EDT
No one would ever "get it", Rob.
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 3, 2008, 10:53am EDT
I certainly don't go to that much trouble very often ;)
Patricia J. Apr 3, 2008, 11:57am EDT
I could never make this at home. I live alone and would have to eat the whole thing.
Abbie B. Apr 3, 2008, 12:50pm EDT
Congratulations of the feature! You did these way more justice then I did.
Amy C. Apr 3, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
okay now I am hungry
Pamela L. Apr 3, 2008, 1:52pm EDT
Congrats on being featured in your creation of this gorgeous dessert. This is one that I will never make because of my pitiful baking skills. But I would gladly eat these and more.
Sarah (I want points) Apr 3, 2008, 2:16pm EDT
It looks really great, but a little too complicated for me.
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 3, 2008, 2:16pm EDT
Thanks!
lynn a. Apr 3, 2008, 2:49pm EDT
It looks so good. Wish I had some right now. I will wait for your simplified version.
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 3, 2008, 2:53pm EDT
I have already posted one Lynn. Just serve these with caramel sauce, peanuts and some chocolate. Done!

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977030690
Elizabeth D. Apr 3, 2008, 3:45pm EDT
wow!
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 3, 2008, 4:33pm EDT
:)
Bill's Spirit Apr 4, 2008, 1:45pm EDT
OMG !! Those look Awesome !!

Drooling is right.
Geoffrey E. Apr 4, 2008, 2:01pm EDT
HOLY MOLY! That looks fantastic
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 4, 2008, 2:37pm EDT
Thanks!
Jill B. Apr 4, 2008, 8:20pm EDT
that is seriously intense dessert!
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 4, 2008, 8:21pm EDT
Thank you, Jill :)
brenda c. Apr 5, 2008, 1:07am EDT
I gained 10lbs just looking at this! this is a great dessert.
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 5, 2008, 8:50am EDT
Thank you, Mama Cee.
Karolyn Q. Apr 6, 2008, 5:53am EDT
It looks very good!
Christine G. Apr 7, 2008, 10:22pm EDT
These look so good. Thanks for sharing them.
Kim A. Apr 8, 2008, 3:14pm EDT
Looks rich and good
Lori Cee Apr 12, 2008, 9:15am EDT
are you reaching out for help? should i be writing down the capital letters and sending the authorities?
☃ Aunt Shanny Apr 12, 2008, 3:23pm EDT
Huh?
Sandra T. Apr 13, 2008, 9:00pm EDT
Sounds great and looks absolutely delish! Thanks for posting this to Gather Recipe Review!
Jan S. Apr 23, 2008, 2:12am EDT
I've gained five pounds just looking at the picture! Looks awesome.

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