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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Salted Caramel Sauce
Ice Cream
Method
Brownie Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Melt Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 4 large eggs and 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp of salt.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- 7
Bake Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool Brownies
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan.
Salted Caramel Sauce
- 9
Make Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it is completely melted and turns a deep amber color.
- 10
Add Butter
Once the sugar is melted, carefully add 6 tbsp of unsalted butter and stir until melted and combined.
- 11
Incorporate Cream
Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream while stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble up, so be cautious.
- 12
Finish Caramel
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of sea salt. Allow to cool slightly before using.
Ice Cream Assembly
- 13
Layer Ice Cream
In a serving bowl, layer 2 cups of chocolate ice cream. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of the prepared salted caramel sauce.
- 14
Top with Brownies
Cut the cooled brownies into squares and place a few on top of the ice cream layer.
- 15
Add More Ice Cream
Add another layer of 2 cups of chocolate ice cream over the brownies.
- 16
Final Drizzle
Drizzle with the remaining salted caramel sauce on top and garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
