Baileys Chocolate Mousse Brownie Parfaits Recipes

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees F. Line a 9x9" light metal square baking pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil with cooking spray; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Lastly, mix in the cocoa powder, salt, flour, and instant espresso powder if using until a soft batter comes together. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
• Bake the brownies for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist, but not wet, crumbs. Cool completely.
• For the mousse: In a small saucepan, combine the miniature marshmallows, chopped chocolate bar and 1/4 cup of Bailey's liqueur over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until everything is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and cool completely, about 10 minutes.
• After chocolate mixture has cooled, whip the heavy whipping cream and remaining 2 Tablespoons of Bailey's liqueur together on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream mixture gently until no white streaks remain. Spread the mousse evenly over the brownies in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm and set.
• Just before serving, top the brownies with the ganache. For the ganache: microwave the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl or cup for about 30 seconds or until hot. Pour over the chocolate chips in a small bowl and let stand for about 5 minutes or until softened. Whisk until melted and smooth. Pipe or drizzle over the brownies. Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftover brownies in the fridge covered to keep the mousse from drying out.

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BROWNIE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place a medium bowl that fits just into the large bowl into the ice water bath. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the dark chocolate, Bailey's and water, stirring occasionally until melted completely.
• Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the medium bowl resting in the ice bath. Whisk the chocolate mixture until it becomes thick, taking care not to over mix as it'll become too stiff and grainy. You'll feel the resistance as soon as it becomes thick; stop there.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerator until ready to serve.
• In a large saucepan, whisk together sugar, corn syrup salt and water, bring to a boil. Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 340 degrees, then remove from heat. Whisk in butter, cream, whiskey and creme fraiche for the caramel (being careful not to get burned as it bubbles up!), stirring until smooth and creamy.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip together heavy cream, stout and sugar until it reaches stiff peaks.
• To assemble the parfaits, start with a layer of chopped brownies. Top with Bailey's mousse, and then stout whipped cream. Repeat these layers once more, then drizzle with whiskey caramel sauce. Garnish with chopped chocolate as desired. Serve immediately.

BAILEY'S PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat all custard ingredients, except for chocolate, until thick and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
• Fold in the grated chocolate.
• To assemble parfaits: In a tall parfait or sundae glass, pour a tablespoonful or so of the custard.
• Top with a few cubes of pound cake.
• Repeat this procedure, layering custard and pound cake, until you have as many layers as the glass can hold, ending with a custard layer.
• Cover tops with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-5 hours to 'set'.
• Top with chocolate curls.