BLACK FOREST SUNDAES WITH BROWNIES

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Based on the seventies cake classic that is Black Forest gâteau - this cherry, ice cream and brownie desert is heavenly. Don't cheat - make your own brownies too

Provided by Emma Lewis

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

568ml pot single cream
140g caster sugar
4 egg yolks
½ tsp vanilla extract
200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), plus extra to decorate
1⁄2 400g can cherries
2 tbsp kirsch or brandy
148ml double cream
2 tsp icing sugar
2 brownie squares
200g butter
175g dark brown sugar
140g granulated sugar
4 eggs
50g ground almond
50g plain flour
200g dark chocolate

Steps:

  • For the ice cream, pour the cream into a pan and bring to the boil. Beat together the sugar, egg yolks and vanilla. Pour over 2 tbsp of the cream and whisk into the egg mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the cream, lower the heat, then cook for a few mins, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until the custard coats the back of the spoon.
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave on High for 1 min, then stir into the bowl of custard. When the custard has cooled, churn in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturers' instructions.
  • To make the sauce, drain the cherries, reserving the liquid, then set aside. Place the liquid in a pan with the kirsch or brandy and simmer for 5 mins, or until syrupy. Return the cherries to the pan to heat through.
  • To assemble the sundaes, whip the cream with the icing sugar until soft peaks form. Cut the brownies into bite-size pieces, then place a handful at the bottom of 4 glasses. Scoop the ice cream on top, then drizzle with the cherries and sauce. Dollop with whipped cream and scatter with grated chocolate.
  • FOR THE BROWNIES: Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, then grease and line a 20cm square brownie tin. Heat the butter and dark chocolate in a pan until melted. Stir through dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Leave to cool for 5 mins, then mix through the eggs. Stir in the almonds and flour. Pour into the tin, then bake for 30-35 mins until just cooked through. (Makes 16)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 63 grams fat, SaturatedFat 35 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 71 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium

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