sizzling ice creams

Sizzling Chocolate ice creams = Vanilla Ice Cream over Hot Chocolate Brownies with oodles of Chocolate Sauce! 

There is something so damningly good about chocolate that I feel like I am getting lost in the world of mouthewatering ecstasy . Do you feel that too? Please tell me I am not the only foodie-weirdo here. You’ve probably always had hot brownies with ice cream. But have you had it ‘sizzling hot‘? It will definitely leave a lasting impression on the eater’s memory.
EXACT 1 HOUR

Ingredients :   (for 1 sizzler) 

• 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
• 3 brownies
• cashew nut pieces- 1 small bowl
• wafers - for decorations
• ½ cup Powdered Sugar (adjust to taste)
• ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder (more for darker brownies)
• ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
• a pinch of Salt
• ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
• ⅓ cup plain Yogurt / Curd / Sour Cream
• * water / milk (if required)

½ cup Chocolate Sauce

• ¼ cup milk or cream
• ¼ cup chocolate (dark or milk)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Instructions

For the Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 160C (150C in case of convection oven). Grease & line 8 inch square baking pan
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together and sift it once to avoid lumps.
3. Add the vanilla extract, oil and yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix until the dry mixture is incorporated into the oil-yogurt mixture. If the batter is too thick, add a few drops of milk or water.
4. Pour batter to the baking pan. Even it out. Bake at 160C for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean without leaving wet batter.
5. Let it cool completely. Cut into squares and use as required

For Chocolate Sauce

1. Heat Cream / Milk till it comes to a boil. Pour in the bowl with chopped chocolate. Let it rest for 2 minutes. Stir well to form a smooth sauce.
2. If you have pre-made / store bought sauce, heat it in microwave to get bubbly hot chocolate sauce.

Building Sizzling Chocolate Brownies

1. Place your Iron Plate on the flame and let it heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Once the plate is hot, carefully place it on the wooden stand
3. Meanwhile heat the brownie and chocolate sauce in the microwave for 30-40 seconds
4. Place brownie on it.
5. Pour some chocolate sauce on an around the brownie. You will start to see steam and hear the sizzle!
6. Place a scoop of ice cream on top of the brownie
7. Pour some more chocolate sauce.
8. Serve immediately!

Note

1. You get sizzler plates that come with a cast iron plate and a wooden stand. If you don't have them, you can use any iron plate that can handle the heat and a wooden board to place the plate on. Careful not to touch the plate as it will be very hot
2. You can make all the components a day or 2 ahead. But build the sizzling chocolate brownies right before serving.
3. Be sure to not heat for more than 2-3 minutes or the chocolate sauce and the brownies may burn.