Postwar Prosperity Brownies with Ice Cream and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Postwar Prosperity Brownies with Ice Cream and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream; 5 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), chopped; 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground); 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup all purpose flour; 4 ounces imported bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts; Ice cream

Servings: persons

1 cup whipping cream
5 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), chopped
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
4 ounces imported bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Ice cream

1
Bring whipping cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
2
Reduce heat to low.
3
Add chopped milk chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
4
Whisk in peanut butter.
5
(Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
6
Cover and refrigerate.
7
Bring to simmer before using, whisking constantly.)
8
Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 350F.
9
Line 9-inch-high sides with foil, overlapping sides.
10
Butter and flour foil.
11
Melt unsalted butter and chopped unsweetened chocolate in heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
12
Pour into large bowl and cool slightly.
13
Whisk in sugar and eggs.
14
Stir in flour, then chopped bittersweet chocolate and unsalted peanuts.
15
Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.
16
Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs still attached, about 45 minutes.
17
Cool at least 1 hour.
18
(Brownies can be made 8 hours ahead.
19
Cool completely.
20
Cover and store at room temperature.)
21
Using foil sides as aid, lift brownies from pan.
22
Fold down foil sides.
23
Cut into squares or triangles.
24
Transfer brownies to plates.
25
Place scoop of ice cream next to each brownie.
26
Spoon warm sauce around brownies and serve immediately.

2026

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whipping cream, 5 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), chopped, 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground), 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Postwar Prosperity Brownies with Ice Cream and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Postwar Prosperity Brownies with Ice Cream and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sauce

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