GECKO'S RESTAURANT OREO BROWNIES
FOR THE OREO LAYER: 1 (18-ounce) package Oreo cookies 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted FOR THE CHOCOLATE KAHLUA LAYER: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 5 tablespoons Kahlua FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER: 6 ounces white chocolate 6 tablespoons heavy (whipping) cream 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
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.
CHOCOLATE KAHLUA 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.
WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER: In double boiler, melt chocolate in cream and sugar. Spread evenly over chocolate layer; freeze for 15 minutes.
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.
TO SERVE: 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.
Makes 96 (1-inch) squares Source: Atlantic Journal-Constitution, 1999 |