This is one of the richest, sweetest and most amazing desserts.


While it is a bit difficult to prepare, it is not impossible and if you are successful, you will soon be very popular … especially to anyone who has an insatiable sweet tooth.

Notes:

The ingredients are not as important as the construction of the dessert.

You will be asked to select some of your personal favorites and from there; you are pretty much ready to go.

I welcome you to select recipes from this site but again, it only works properly if you use your personal favorites.

Ingredients:

Your favorite brownie mix



Your favorite ice cream (Preferably something that goes well with chocolate ... but then again, there is very little in the way of ice cream that does not go with chocolate)



Four ounces of dark chocolate (I like Hershey’s chocolate for this. Make chocolate shavings with this for the topping)



One tablespoon of Chocolate roasted coffee beans (Freshly ground)



Chocolate Syrup



Enough whipping cream to add a mound of whipped cream to the top of each brownie



Nuts or other sprinkles (optional)

Preparation:

Ramekins are ideally suited for this task but if you do not have any, you can use any small dish that is safe for baking and roughly equates to a single serving size.



Mind you, given the richness of these chocolate treats, you may want to keep the portions small.



Bake the brownies individually in each ramekin and allow the ice cream to soften while the brownies are cooling.



You need to make certain that each brownie fills no more than half of the ramekin or other serving container.



Using a scoop and a rubber or plastic spatula, fill the remaining portion of the ramekin with your favorite ice cream once it is soft enough to be able to mold it.



Use a small tool to create a small groove around the edge of the ramekin.


I use my finger actually, but please do not tell anybody.



Cover each individual brownie and freeze the brownie and ice cream together.



Be certain that they are sealed well or the ice cream will get that old stale freezer flavor and spoil your dessert.



Half an hour to an hour before you are going to serve these treats, remove them from the freezer and place them in the refrigerator with the covers still on.



To prepare for serving, whip your cream, remove the lids and place a large mound of whipped cream on each individual serving.



You can use a pastry bag if you want to get really fancy.



Using the same tool you used before, make sure that your “moat” is still in place and unimpeded around the edge of the ramekin.



(If you are using your finger too, I promise not to tell on you but do not let your guests see you if they are squeamish)



Fill your “moat” around the edge of the ramekin with chocolate syrup and drizzle little lines over your whipped cream.



Take care not to damage the mound of whipped cream so drizzle carefully and only a very little bit at a time.



Combine your chocolate shavings and your shaved chocolate and sprinkle them over the top of each serving.



Eat and enjoy!

Alternative Options:

For adult guests, you may also add a half-ounce of brandy or bourbon onto your whipped cream.



Add this before sprinkling your chocolate and coffee beans onto the desserts.