This pie is pure decadence, with chicory coffee ice cream, fudge brownie cake, Oreo cookie dust and a drizzle of chocolate sauce topped with candied pecans and whipped cream. This is a spectacular treat for special occasions that celebrates the best of sweet Southern flavors. PS – It’s a great dessert for an ordinary day too!
INGREDIENTS:
BASE:
- 1 box brownie mix (or feel free to make your favorite from scratch recipe)
CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
- 8 oz unsweetened chocolate
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup cane syrup
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PRALINE MARSHMALLOW CREAM:
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ tablespoon praline liqueur
FILLING:
- 1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened
- 2 tablespoon chicory coffee liqueur, such as Bittermens
- 4 ounces Oreo cookie crumbs, divided
- 4 ounces candied pecan pieces, divided
GARNISH:
- ½ cup heavy cream, whipped
- 4 ounces Oreo cookie crumbs
- 4 ounces candied pecan pieces
- 2 ounces white chocolate shavings
DIRECTIONS:
BASE:
Prepare the brownies according to package directions in a 2-inch-deep baking pan; cool in pan to room temperature.
CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
Melt chocolate in double boiler, stirring until smooth. Add brown sugar, cream and cane syrup; reduce heat to low; stir until smooth and blended; remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla, stirring until completely combined. Set aside.
PRALINE MARSHMALLOW CREAM:
Beat egg whites, corn syrup and salt with an electric mixer on high 4-5 minutes until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to medium; beat in confectioners’ sugar until completely combined. Reduce speed to low; beat in liqueur. Set aside.
FILLING:
In a large bowl, combine ice cream, chicory coffee liqueur and half of reserved chocolate sauce; set aside.
ASSEMBLY:
Spread a layer of marshmallow cream on top of brownies, sprinkle with half of Oreo crumbs and candied pecans. Spoon ice cream mixture on top about 1 inch thick; smooth top. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm (at least 2 hours).
PLATING:
Serve slices with remaining chocolate sauce and whipped cream, garnished with Oreo crumbs, candied pecan pieces and white chocolate shavings.
Prep time: 20 minutes.
Cook time: 60 minutes.
Freeze time: 2 hours.
