Sweet Baby Jesus Beer Brownies

Recently met a new amigo..this new amigo...is into craft beers.. At first I thought it was happen stance. A one time thing

 ..but each time I pay him a visit..he has something new,different and interesting to drink.

This experience has not only changed my world...but also my baking and now Estoy Enomorada (in love) with it all!.... Don't know where I have been? but apparently it's been under una roca!  

.....This new beer sensation sparked my interest so much... I decided to venture to my local liquor store to discover more.

What I walked into was a unique flavor enticing, wallet sliming get you all liquored up Heaven!

So many wide varites with super awesome names and super dope flavors.

My creative beer/baking juices started to flow....but I controlled myself...and decided to forgo the temptation of filling my basket to the brim with all that "liquor love". and followed the path of my new ultra hip craft beer drinking friend.

The Sweet Baby Jesus porter beer.."this one is my favorite" he likes to tells me....it is a beer mixed with chocolate, peanut butter and I swear un poco de heaven!

 And now I mixed it with a little brownie love! Promise by the first bite...it will have you screaming out "Thank You, Jesus"....haha...and gracias amigo...my world is forever changed!...... Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup Sweet Baby Jesus Beer

16 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided

1 cup of unsalted butter for brownies (2 sticks) & 2tbsp unsalted butter (1/4cup)for Sweet Baby Jesus Glaze  

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp of kosher salt for brownies & 1/4 tsp kosher salt for Sweet Baby Jesus Glaze

1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter

 

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x9x2" metal baking pan with foil,(I like to spray foil with a little cooking spray ) leaving a 2" overhang. Bring beer to a boil in a medium sauce- pan; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12 minutes. Let cool. Set 1/4 cup of beer to the side.

 

2. Stir 12 oz. chocolate and 1 cup butter in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth.

 

3. Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture, then 1/4 cup of the Sweet Baby beer from pan. Fold in flour and 1 1/4 tsp. salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.

 

4. Bake brownies until the top surface of the brownies begin to crack. Insert a toothpick in the center of the brownies, if it comes out basically clean or with a few brownie crumbles, approx. 35-40 minutes. Place pan in a cool spot for at least 20 minutes.

 

Sweet Jesus Glaze

 

1.Stir remaining 4 oz. chocolate in a medium glass bowl set over a sauce-pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Add reserved 1/4 cup reduced Sweet Jesus beer, remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1/4 tsp. salt; whisk until well blended.

 

2. Spread an even layer of smooth peanut butter over the top of cooled brownies. Pour warm Sweet Jesus glaze over brownies. Let stand at room temperature until glaze is set, about 40 minutes.Using foil overhang, lift brownie from pan; cut into squares.

 

 

Bailey's Irish Cream Milkshake Cupcakes

Milkshakes are like a creamy, twisty blend of a big bowl of ice cream and fluffy soft clouds!...

Have to be honest.. I never was a big fan of the creamy cold...

but there are a few things en la vida (in life) I can never seem to turn down.

Uno...milkshakes..

.Dos....cream based liquer  and

 Tres...cupcakes! 

So needless to say these Bailey's Irish Cream Milkshake Cupcakes

are enough to lead me to  a sugary sweet Irish Heaven with a spirited twist!

If you are lucky enough to make them for yourself , I'll meet you there too!

 Bailey's Ganache (ganache should be made first to allow time for cooling)

 
Ingredients

1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp of Bailey's Irish Cream

Directions

1. In a saucepan bring the cream to simmer over medium heat.

2. Remove cream from heat and whisk in chocolate it's completely melted and incorporated well.

3. Whisk in the Bailey's Irish Cream

4. Place in refrigerator until it has a good consistency for swirling or drizzling into the buttercream.

Ingredients

(Bailey's Vanilla Malt Buttercream)

2 sticks butter (room temperature)
6 tablespoons malt powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur
6 to 8 cups confectioners sugar

Directions
 
 1. Beat butter on low speed until smooth

2. Add in the malt powder, vanilla extract, Bailey's Irish Cream and milk and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Beat on low for 1 minute.

3. Add in the rest of the sugar, 1 cup at a time and mix on medium speed. Set buttercream aside.

Ingredients

(Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes)

 2 1/2 cups cake flour
3 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of salt
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
3/4 cups  of unsalted butter room temp
3 eggs room temp
3 tsp of vanilla
1/2 cup Bailey's Irish Cream

 
Directions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan. This recipe made me 12 Jumbo Cupcakes
 
2.In a medium bowl mix together all the  dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon
 
3.In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the sugar, butter and vanilla for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
 
4. Add eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
 
5.Add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the Bailey’s Irish Cream, begining and ending with the flour mixture.
 
 
 6.Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 min. I like to carefully look at mine around the 10 minute mark to watch how they are cooking.
 
7. Once cupcakes are done and cooled, mix in your melted Bailey's Irish Cream Ganache. Next you can use a piping bag or spatula to swirl on your Bailey's Irish Cream Buttercream. Shake on your sprinkles.
 
8. The bottle of Bailey's on top of course is optional. I suggest  you add on when your ready to serve. Just a note...my bottles were 1/4 full when I stuck them in cupcake on top as not to overflow the cupcakes and waste perfectly good alcohol.