Coconut Brownie Bars
From midgelet 15 years agoIngredients
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- 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped shopping list
- 1 cup granulated sugar shopping list
- 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons shopping list
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup shopping list
- 1/4 cup water shopping list
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon salt shopping list
- 2 large eggs shopping list
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract shopping list
- coconut TOPPING shopping list
- 7 large egg whites shopping list
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar shopping list
- 1 pound finely shredded unsweetened coconut (6 1/2 cups) shopping list
- 1/4 cup sour cream shopping list
- 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped shopping list
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (optional) shopping list
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- 1 pound 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped shopping list
- 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons shopping list
- 4 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup shopping list
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream shopping list
- 40 unsalted roasted almonds shopping list
How to make it
- Prep time does not include chilling time
- Make the brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Line an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper with cooking spray.
- Put the chocolate in a medium bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and water and bring to a boil.
- Pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate and let stand for about 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in the flour and salt, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Scrape the brownie batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it to the edge.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the top of the brownie looks dry and crackly.
- Transfer the baking sheet to a rack to cool, then transfer the baking sheet to the freezer to chill for 30 minutes, until the brownie base is completely firm.
- Meanwhile, make the coconut topping:
- In a large heatproof bowl, combine the egg whites with the sugar.
- Set the bowl over a large saucepan of boiling water and whisk the mixture over moderate heat until it is warm to the touch and the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 8 minutes.
- Fold in the shredded coconut, sour cream, vanilla seeds and grated orange zest, if using.
- Spread the coconut topping evenly over the brownie base.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the coconut topping is lightly golden and set.
- Transfer to a rack to cool, then cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the glaze:
- Combine the chopped bittersweet chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until the chocolate is melted and the glaze is smooth.
- Let stand until warm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, trim the border of the chilled brownie base to make it neat.
- Cut the base into 2-inch squares and transfer them to 2 wire racks set over baking sheets.
- Top each square with an almond.
- Using a small ladle, pour a thick coating of the chocolate glaze over each brownie bar.
- Using a small offset spatula, spread the glaze to coat the top and sides completely. (Rewarm the glaze over a pot of simmering water if it gets too thick.)
- Refrigerate the brownie bars until the glaze sets up, about 1 hour.
- Serve chilled.
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You said the magic word: Coconut!
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ditto!
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awsome brownie high5 thanks
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