I worked at a bakery for two weeks. That’s right, two whole weeks. I wasn’t even baking. I was just at the front of the store using tongs to place croissants in boxes, toss decorated sugar cookies in waxed paper baggies, and run credit cards through the cash register.
It all ended so suddenly when I requested some time off for Thanksgiving. Foolish girl—you can’t request days off for a holiday. (Especially when you’re making an enviable $8/hr.) Needless to say, I wasn’t able to sample all of the treats before I had to take my leave.
One thing I managed to taste was their turtle brownie. And, my, it was good. Ever since then, I’ve dreamed of creating my own (better) version.
This turtle brownie pie may be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever made. I always try to make delicious-tasting food, but it doesn’t always look as good as it tastes. And with food, you really do judge the book by its cover. Who wants to eat food that looks like chewed-up garbage?
This isn’t exactly a pie, but it’s round, so that’s what we’ll call it. The brownie is dense and decadent, and the top is smothered in ganache, toasted pecans, and buttery caramel sauce. (Pause. I just reached over and ate a spoonful of the extra caramel sauce. Heavenly.)
Step 1: Toast pecans.
Step 2: Whip up brownie batter.
Step 3: Make rich ganache. Lick the spoon.
Step 4: Cook some caramel. Repeat licking spoon step.
Step 5: Assemble pie. (more…)