Sunday, February 21, 2010

Gecko's Oreo Brownies

Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 1 hour  Serves: 96

Ingredients:

    For the Oreo layer: 1 (18-ounce) package Oreo cookies 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted For the chocolate layer: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 5 tablespoons Kahlua For the white chocolate layer: 6 ounces white chocolate 6 tablespoons heavy cream 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar For the chocolate ganache: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

Instructions:

To prepare the Oreo layer: Crush Oreos and pecans in blender until smooth. Add melted butter. Press into bottom of a 12-by-8-inch pan. Freeze while you prepare the next layer.

To prepare the chocolate layer: In a double boiler (or in the microwave, in 30-second intervals), melt chocolate with cream, sugar and Kahlua. Stir well. Spread the mixture on the Oreo layer and freeze for 15 minutes.

To prepare the chocolate ganache: In double boiler, melt chocolate in cream and butter. Spread over the white chocolate layer and freeze for 15 minutes or chill in refrigerator until set.
Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in the refrigerator until serving time, or freeze before transporting so the squares are slightly thawed but still cold at serving time.

Notes:

Parker likes to serve tiny squares of these super-rich treats on a plate with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 107 calories (percent of calories from fat, 73), 1 gram protein, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 9 grams fat (5 grams saturated), 15 milligrams cholesterol, 39 milligrams sodium.