Brandy Alexander Slice

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 ounces unsalted butter, chopped
  • 2 ounces dark cooking chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces chocolate cookies, crushed
  • 10 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate, grated
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 tablespoon Creme de Cacao or 1 tablespoon Tia Maria
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate melts

Directions

  1. 1
    Lightly grease a shallow 12x8 inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Place butter and chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixure is smooth. Remove from the heat.
  3. 3
    Place chocolate cookie crumbs in a small bowl. Using a flat-blade knife, mix the melted chocolate mixture into the cookie crumbs.
  4. 4
    Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Set aside.
  5. 5
    In a small mixing bowl, beat the cheese, cream, and sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until mixture is light and creamy. Add the chocolate, brandy and liqueur and beat until combined.
  6. 6
    Spread the cheese mixture over the cookie crumb base. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  8. 8
    Cut into 12 bars before serving.
  9. 9
    Place the chocolate melts in a small heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate is melted.
  10. 10
    Place the chocolate in a piping bag (for icing) and pipe a design on the top of each serving.

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