Desserts with brandy for sweet lovers

Have you ever wondered how to make your desserts shine even more? Desserts with brandy not only offer an unparalleled depth of flavor, but they also provide a unique culinary experience for all lovers of good food. Today we will take you to explore some exquisite recipes that include brandy as a star ingredient, perfect for pairing and enjoying at the Casa Fundador Restaurant, where tradition and innovation merge to delight your senses, as is the case with our Brownie and Tiramisu. Also, we invite you to learn more about the best pairings with brandy in our related article: Best Pairings with Brandy.

Chocolate brownie with brandy

This chocolate brownie with brandy is perfect to pair with a glass of Brandy Fundador Supremo 12, where the deep flavor of the chocolate complements the nuances of the Solera, offering an intense and memorable experience.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 150 g of butter
• 200 g of brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 100 g of wheat flour
• 50 g of chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons of brandy

Steps to follow:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking pan.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler.
3. Add the sugar and mix well.
4. Incorporate the eggs one by one, beating after each addition.
5. Add the vanilla extract and brandy, mixing until they are well incorporated.
6. Incorporate the flour and walnuts, mixing only until combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
8. Let it cool before cutting into portions.

Crepes with apple and raisins

The softness of the crepes, along with the sweetness of the apples and raisins, enhance the fruity notes of our Brandy Fundador Doble Madera, creating a perfect harmony between each bite and sip.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 2 large apples
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 3 tablespoons of brandy
• 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
• Butter for cooking
• Icing sugar for decoration

Steps to follow:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, eggs, milk, sugar and salt until you get a smooth dough.
2. Peel and cut the apples into thin slices.
3. In a pan, melt the butter and cook the apples with the raisins, brandy and cinnamon until they are tender.
4. Cook the crepes in a non-stick pan with a little butter until they are golden on both sides.
5. Fill each crepe with the apple and raisin mixture, and fold them.
6. Decorate with icing sugar before serving.

Tiramisu with brandy

The tiramisu with brandy is a creamy delight that pairs perfectly with Fundador Supremo 18. The notes of coffee and the touch of brandy enhance the experience of enjoying this iconic Italian dessert.

Ingredients:

• 500 g of mascarpone cheese
• 4 eggs
• 100 g of sugar
• 1 cup of cold espresso coffee
• 1/4 cup of Fundador Sherry Cask brandy
• 1 packet of ladyfingers
• Cocoa powder for decoration

Steps to follow:

1. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
2. Beat the yolks with the sugar until they are creamy, then add the mascarpone cheese and the brandy, and mix well.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and gently incorporate into the previous mixture.
4. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the coffee and place them in a dish in one layer.
5. Cover with a layer of the mascarpone mixture.
6. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of mascarpone.
7. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Coffee and almond tart

The coffee and almond tart is a dessert that stands out when paired with Fundador Sherry Cask Solera Reserva, where the intensity of the coffee and the smoothness of the brandy cross paths for a supreme tasting experience.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of flour
• 150 g of cold butter in cubes
• 50 g of sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons of cold water
• 200 ml of espresso coffee
• 100 g of sliced almonds
• 200 ml of whipping cream
• 50 g of powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons of brandy

Steps to follow:

1. Mix the flour, butter and sugar until you get a sandy texture.
2. Add the egg and cold water, and knead until you form a homogeneous dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Roll out the dough and cover a tart mold. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat the cream with the coffee, powdered sugar and brandy. Let it cool.
5. Fill the tart base with the coffee mixture and decorate with sliced almonds.
6. Refrigerate until it sets.

Chocolate mousse

The chocolate mousse pairs wonderfully with Fundador Triple Madera, offering a light texture with a depth of flavor that results in an exquisite finish.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 3 eggs
• 50 g of sugar
• 200 ml of whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons of brandy

Steps to follow:

1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and let it cool a bit.
2. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
3. Beat the yolks with the sugar until they are creamy, add the chocolate and the brandy.
4. Whip the cream and gently mix with the chocolate.
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff and add in folding movements.
6. Divide the mixture into glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. You can decorate it with strawberries.

Mango and pear cake

The mango and pear cake is a light and fresh option that complements perfectly with Fundador Supremo 15, where the fruity notes of the dessert and the brandy create a symphony of flavors.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of flour
• 150 g of sugar
• 120 g of butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 ripe mango
• 2 large pears
• 1 lemon (juice and zest)
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 3 tablespoons of brandy

Steps to follow:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a creamy mixture, add the melted butter and the brandy.
3. Sift the flour and yeast, and incorporate into the mixture.
4. Add the lemon zest and juice, and the peeled and chopped fruits.
5. Pour the mixture into a mold and bake for 40-45 minutes.
6. Let it cool before serving.

These desserts with brandy will not only enchant your senses, but will also elevate your sweet moments to a new level. Dare to prepare these recipes at home and try our tiramisu with brandy at Casa Fundador, a perfect blend of creativity and flavor in every bite.