In my new book Flavorful, I wanted to present a
collection of recipes in the most popular flavors – the ones that diners go for
first on the dessert menu. Nothing too sophisticated or avant garde, just
desserts in flavors that people love and return to
time and again. Chocolate is
certainly one of the most popular flavors, and it may just be numero uno on the list. I know it is on
mine. Inspired by the Almond Joy Candy bar, these indulgent brownies come from
the Chocolate chapter of Flavorful.
The fudgy brownie base is topped with a sticky coconut layer into which whole
toasted almonds are embedded, arranged so that each portion gets an almond. The
filling is then covered with a half dark, half milk chocolate glaze. If you
love the magic combination of chocolate and coconut, these brownies are for
you. Enjoy them at room temperature or chilled, as you prefer. They also freeze
nicely, provided you wrap them well first.
