Phyllo Brownie Recipe
House made brownie, phyllo, creme anglaise, vanilla bean ice cream
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Phyllo Layers
Creme Anglaise
To Serve
Method
Prepare the Brownie Base
- 1
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Bake the Brownie
Pour the brownie mixture into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Phyllo Layers
- 4
Layer the Phyllo
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a clean surface, unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- 5
Assemble the Phyllo
Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Cut the layered phyllo into squares large enough to fit the brownie squares.
- 6
- 7
Bake the Phyllo Brownies
Place the phyllo-wrapped brownies on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Creme Anglaise
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and the split vanilla bean over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
- 9
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
- 10
Combine and Cook
Gradually add the warm cream to the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve to remove the vanilla bean.
Serving
- 11
Plate the Dish
Place a phyllo brownie on a plate. Drizzle crème anglaise around the brownie and top with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
- 12
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious phyllo brownie with crème anglaise and vanilla bean ice cream!
