Kentucky Bourbon Brownie Pie
I decided to try making a chocolate dessert to celebrate Derby Day in Kentucky. Two things Kentucky is known for is horses and bourbon.The bourbon of choice was Makers Mark.The alcohol is evaporated in the cooking process. What is left is a wonderful combination of great flavors and a chocolate lovers dream. Best of all its a lower fat and lower calorie treat!
Brownie crust:
1/2 box of reduced fat brownie mix
6 T of eggbeaters
2 T Makers Mark
2 T of chopped pecan pieces
2 T of plain Greek yogurt
Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl until combined. Pour into a 9 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle. If batter slightly sticks to it when removed and the brownie is set, it is done. Let cool on a wire rack.
Second layer, Chocolate topping:
1 box of Fat Free chocolate pudding
3/4 up skim milk
With a hand mixer whip until just combined
Then add:
2 cups light whipped topping that has been thawed fold into pudding mixture until completely combined.
Spread over completely cooled brownie. Refrigerate until set.
Bourbon sauce:
2 T Makers Mark
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 T skim milk.
Bring to a boil until it just begins to bubble, cook about 1 minute. Let cool and garnish individual slices with a sprinkle of chopped pecans, frozen whipped topping and a drizzle of sauce.
Makes 8 servings 220 calories a slice and 3.5 grams of fat!
Thanks to my wife for helping with this recipe and kitchen duty!
