Mini Chocolate Stout Brownie Sundae Floats with Burnt Irish Caramel + Hot Fudge.
I am sort of sorry about this, but then well, I am totally not too.
I am sort of sorry because there is a lot of ingredients going on in these, but PLEASE do not run away screaming. Promise, even though it may look like a lot, these are actually very simple and easy to make.
I also want to start out by saying that if you are not into all the booze you can still make these sundae floats. I provided swaps for ya, so they can be family friendly too.
Ok sooo….
I obviously had so much fun with these sundae float thingys. I also had the hardest time naming them because there is just so much that I wanted to include in the tittle. JUST SO MUCH. And like I said above, I know it seems like there is a lot going on – and there is, but it’s all easy and quick stuff to assemble. So it’s totally worth every step.
Let’s just start with what these really are. Mostly they are all sundae with a little float action going on.
The best fudgey brownies made with a little Guinness + a layer of burnt Irish caramel. The brownies get crumbled into the bottom of some smallish glasses or ice cream bowls. Then you are going to want to drizzle more of the caramel over the brownies because… well, you just can never have enough of that. I mean, right?
Then chocolate ice cream (or vanilla if you wish). Next up? Just the tiniest splash (well for me at least…not a drinker in any way, shape or form) of some Guinness, thus making the float component. Next comes the Coconut Irish Cream. Oh yes, oh yes. That stuff is so good.
Finally, comes the finishing drizzle of Irish Cream Hot fudge sauce and some more caramel.
Plus a cherry – these are sundaes after all.
You want to know the funny thing?
It took me a few hours to fully put this recipe together in my head, but once I did I knew I had to make them. I was so excited…until I realized I needed the booze. UGH.
I still have yet to decide if it is weird that I am posting a recipe so focused on alcohol when I personally have never had a drink in my life. The only time I have ever consumed alcohol, chocolate has always been involved. Ok, or maybe some kind of savory sauce, but mostly just chocolate.
Plus, here in the US, I am still underage, so there is that factor too.
But I have decided to just get over it because I really have fun with these recipes and they do no harm. They just taste delicious, and people usually love them.
Back to my problem.
I needed beer and I needed it now, so that’s when I called in Dad. Saving the day once again. Being the awesome guy that he is, he actually went to the liquor store at 11:00am. Meaning he left his desk, that he is GLUED to from 6:00am -3:30pm just to go get me some beer. His twenty year-old daughter, who needed beer for her sundaes.
Sounds totally weird/maybe a little wrong too? Yeah Kind of. But I do what I gotta do. Hoping this offends no one and if it does, I am sorry and I really did only use a tablespoon of stout per sundae. A tablespoon. Pretty sure that’s like close to nothing.
I do have to mention that if you are not into burnt flavors the caramel may not be for you. It does have a strong taste that I love, but some people may not be all for it. If that’s the case just use your favorite caramel.
But the coconut Irish Cream? Do not skip that. Oh, and don’t skip the fudge sauce either. Just don’t.
Anyway, you must, must, must, make these. Like I am not trying to be demanding, but they are so good.
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Bottoms Up Brownie Sundae Irish Floats with Burnt Irish Caramel + Hot Fudge.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, sundae
This indulgent sundae is easy and quick stuff to assemble. So it's totally worth every step.
Ingredients
Burnt Irish Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk or heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Irish Whiskey optional
- good pinch of salt
Guinness Brownies
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces milk or semi sweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Guinness or other stout beer (optional but so good!)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sometimes I use Hershey's Dark Chocolate Cocoa but for these brownies I recommend sticking with regular cocoa)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Irish Cream Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup Irish Cream or heavy cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped + divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut Irish Cream
- 1 ounce can full-fat coconut milk cold, 15
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Irish Cream
To assemble
- 1 pint chocolate or vanilla ice cream
- 8-16 tablespoons Guinness or other stout beer or your favorite soda
- red cherries for topping
Instructions
Burnt Irish Caramel
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In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the sugar over medium high heat. As the sugar begins to melt, stir it frequently to help it melt evenly. Continue to cook and stir until the caramel begins to smoke slightly and is a deep amber color. Cook for just a touch more, allowing the flavor to develop a bit more. Remove from heat and let sit 2 minutes. Then carefully stir in the butter. Now slowly stir in the coconut milk, Irish whiskey and salt (it will bubble up quite a bit). Whisk to incorporate. Some of the sugar will harden around the spoon or whisk, this is fine. Return the pot to medium heat and simmer 3-4 minutes or until the sugar has melted and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
To make the Brownies
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Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil, letting the edges over hang from the pan so you can easily lift the brownies out of the pan later. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Add the butter and 2 ounces milk chocolate to a medium size mixing bowl that is microwave safe. Microwave the butter and chocolate on 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth. This takes me about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
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To the melted chocolate mixture add the sugar and instant coffee, whisking until completely combined. Add the vanilla, Guinness and egg and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour and salt until smooth and just combined, try not to over mix the batter. It will be thick. Stir in the remaining 4 ounces chopped milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Now grab the caramel and drizzle about 1/4 cup of the caramel over the brownies. Add the remaining batter overtop, don't worry about the batter covering the whole surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the brownies are set on top. Do not over bake, if anything under bake. Allow to cool and then cut into 8-16 bars (depending on the size of you glasses).
To Make the Irish Cream Fudge Sauce (may use store bought fudge sauce)
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Stir together cocoa powder, brown sugar, Irish cream, salt and half of the chocolate (3 ounces). Place in a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Cook mixture at a low boil, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, add remaining chocolate, butter and vanilla and stir until smooth. Any leftover sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container, then reheat over low heat, stirring frequently or just use the microwave.
To make the Coconut Irish Cream (may use store bought whipped cream)
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Flip your cold can of coconut milk upside down and open it. There should be around 1/2 cup of coconut water at the top. Pour this into a container and save for another use. Scoop out the coconut cream and place in a bowl. Whip the cream for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar and Irish cream. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
To Assemble
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Crumble the brownies and divide them among 8-16 glasses or ice cream bowls. Drizzle each glass or bowl with the burnt caramel (if needed warm the caramel over the stove or in the microwave if it gets too thick). At this point you can cover the glasses until ready to serve. Once ready to serve divide the ice cream among the glasses/bowls. Pour 1 tablespoon of Guinness (or more to your taste) over the ice cream. Top each glass off with whipped cream and then drizzle with caramel and fudge sauce. Finish with a cherry - EAT!
Recipe Notes
Caramel adapted from [White on Rice Couple | http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/donuts-burnt-caramel-sea/]
And they are kind of too cute for words. People will freak. Heck, I am still freaking over them. Huge crush on these guys.
Okay, there is literally nothing here that I don’t love. I really couldn’t pin this one fast enough. Love that it includes stout, love that it includes coconut, and chocolate, and caramel, and everything… Ridiculous.
Thanks Rachael!
Everyday I think your recipes can’t get more ahmayzing. And then you do this to me. These are SO cute, but also SO adult! Just SO perfect. You really can’t go wrong with brownies, sundaes, floats, caramel, hot fudge….and booze. In the SAME SENTENCE. Pinned!
Oh my gosh, Thank you!
Guiness brownies?? Ohmygosh – great idea! All these together make perfect harmony – must make these very soon! Love those jars Tieghan!
Thanks Kathy!
If this doesn’t prove that your culinary creativity ranks at the equivalent of an IQ of 200, I don’t know what does! PURE GENIUS!!
Haha! Thank you so much!
Hmmm….maybe I shouldn’t have read this with a growling stomach before eating breakfast! I’m ready to trade my oatmeal for this ooey gooey sundae!
Haha! Thanks Kelli!
You have nothing to be sorry for.., this looks incredible. Love the burnt caramel!
Thank you!
Okay, your dad is the sweetest! That’s so cute of him to do that. These sundae floats are incredible!
Thanks Chelsea!
So fun and festive! Love that shot of the beer foam.
Thanks Laura! I loved that shot too!
Very interesting combination! This makes me excited fro St. Patty’s!
Thanks Ali!
I love all the components for these sundaes. YES. YES. YES
Thanks Meagan!
Holy FLOAT!! This is what I’m talking about!
Thanks Steph!
Nice and messy and good! Perfect for St Patty’s Day!
Thank you, Kevin!
Wow, wow, WOW! These look stunning, Tieghan! And I’ll go for the boozy version — love my Guinness! 🙂
Thanks Ali! 🙂
These are absolutely awesome. I love all the different flavor components. Gorgeous!!!
Thanks Brenda!
Haha, what an awesome dad 🙂 These look SO good I can’t even STAND it!
Thank you and he is!! 🙂
Are you serious? These are amazing!!! Crazy yummy. I wish I had time to make every one of your recipes 🙂 Pinned!
Thanks Liz!!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Rachel!
These sound TOTALLY amazing! I like that is had most ingredients of an Irish car bomb!
Thanks Sophia!
These look absolutely sinful!
They are!! 🙂
Hahaha it is so funny that you come up with all these amazing recipes, but can’t even go out and get the ingredients you need because you’re underage! Hysterical! Loving these photos! Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Chris!!
First off please thank your dad for me for going to the store to get the Guiness. These look absolutely amazing! I think I could probably eat a whole bowl of that coconut Irish cream! Well done, you are so creative!
Thanks so much, Danae! I will thank him! 🙂
All these ingredients are totally worth it; this look phenomenal!
Thanks Tracy!
What a showstopper!!!
Thanks Cheri!
Stout brownie sundae?! Unreal!
Thanks Katrina!
Aww Dad’s are the best! These look killer!!!!
Thanks Stefanie!
Not running away at all – these look too amazing to run away from! Sometimes all the ingredients are totally worth it. These look absolutely delicious, and such a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Thanks Cate!
These floats are just too good, yes please to burnt caramel and hot fudge! Congrats on BHG, so excited for you! 🙂
Thank you so much, Laura! I am really excited! I think it is my first award ever. Ha!
OMG, I have no words! These look amazingly delish!
Thank you, Sommer!
These look sinfully amazing! Must try!
Thanks Paula!
Holy cow I want to swim in that sauce. 🙂
Haha! Thanks Dorothy!
I am totally feeling compelled to make these. That sauce and those brownies–gimme!
If you see me – I’m going to be licking the bottom of each and every one of those dishes. Holy CRAP!!!
Haha! Thanks Megan!
I’m not sorry about this! It gives me something to drool over at work!
Hah! Thank you!
Wonderful combination of favors that work together to make a sensational dessert. The family LOVED these! I found they took approximately 40 minutes to complete
So happy you loved these!! Thanks Anita!
Holy moly! These are totally irresistible, I cannot wait to get a bite of this heaven 🙂
Yumm this looks amaazing! 🙂
Thanks so much, Vanessa!
there is too much going on on this webpage. I just can’t navigate down to even read it 🙁 any idea why? I have been trying to scroll or click down for a while, but it just jumps around. not having issues with any other sites I have been reading today
No Idea, but I will look into it. Thanks so for letting me know and sorry for the trouble!
Wow that’s an amazing recipe, and I really want to make it soon. But i’m from Denmark and Irish cream is very expensive, and I don’t think that i can get guiness bear 🙁 do you have any ideas?
Again it’s a fantastic blog you have.
Hi! Just swap heavy cream or whole milk for the Irish Whiskey and sub your favorite beer for the Guiness.
Thanks so much for the kind words and I hope you love this!
Thank you!! I Tried to make the sundaes yesterday, they wasn’t as good as yours because you’re exstremely talented, and it took me pretty long time (i’m not that good in a kitchen yed, but I love cooking) and you’re recipe was defenetly worth the time! But how did you whip the coconutmilk because I couldn’t whip mine because it was to less fat (but it was the fattest i could find 19 % ? )
Hey Hannah! So happy you made these. Did you like them??
For the coconut milk I always use full fat and it needs to be really cold. To be honest, I sometimes do not get fully whipped (mean stiff peaks) coconut cream, but I always just use it anyway because it taste so good!
Let me know if you have any more questions.
yeah I really liked them, and I still have some brownie left which I’m snacking at with plessure. Everything you make is just something for me (you just hit the mark hehe)
I’m glad that I can ask because sometimes there will maybe be some things in the recipes I dont know how to do, or dont understand 🙂
can I ask how old you are? because I’m 17 years old 🙂
Oh and do you know how not to make the caramel taste burned?
Made these on Sunday for 50 ppl. Absolutely delish! A real crowd pleaser, with the non-pudding eaters having seconds!
That is so amazing to hear Joanna! Thank you! xTieghan