Best Italian Dream Recipes

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL SOGNO DI CIOCCOLATA (CHOCOLATE DREAM)

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions, using the two egg-recipe and substituting milk for the water.
• Line two 9-inch square baking pans with either parchment paper or wax paper. Spray bottoms with non-stick cooking spray. Pour equal amounts of batter into each pan.
• Bake - either in a convection oven at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes, or in a standard oven for about 24-26 minutes. (The convection oven is preferred - it makes a chewier brownie). Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the middle of the brownie comes out clean.
• IMPORTANT: Do not overbake!
• Allow to cool completely.
• Set one brownie pan aside; invert other pan and remove brownie in one piece; return to pan upside down; remove parchment paper.
• Brush the brownie evenly with ½ of the Kahlua; then top with ½ of the mousse, spreading it evenly over the brownie. Spread ½ of the whipped cream over the mousse.
• Remove second brownie from pan; brush with remaining Kahlua; place it on top of other brownie; spread remaining mousse evenly over the top; spread remaining whipped cream over the mousse.
• Sprinkle top evenly with chocolate shavings.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

DREAM CHOCOLATE ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS
• • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
• • Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
• • Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
• • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
• • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
• • To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans.

ITALIAN DREAM

Steps:

• Blend with 1/2 cup of ice until smooth.
• Serve in a parfait glass.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL SOGNO DI CIOCCOLATA (CHOCOLATE DREAM) RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions, using the two egg-recipe and substituting milk for the water. Line two 9-inch square baking pans with either parchment paper or wax paper. Spray bottoms with non-stick cooking spray. Pour equal amounts of batter into each pan. Bake - either in a convection oven at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes, or in a standard oven for about 24-26 minutes. (The convection oven is preferred - it makes a chewier brownie). Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the middle of the brownie comes out clean. IMPORTANT: Do not over bake! Allow to cool completely. Set one brownie pan aside; invert other pan and remove brownie in one piece; return to pan upside down; remove parchment paper. Brush the brownie evenly with ½ of the Kahlua; then top with ½ of the mousse, spreading it evenly over the brownie. Spread ½ of the whipped cream over the mousse. Remove second brownie from pan; brush with remaining Kahlua; place it on top of other brownie; spread remaining mousse evenly over the top; spread remaining whipped cream over the mousse. Sprinkle top evenly with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.