Grilled Brownie Sundae Panini

Grilled Brownie Sundae Panini

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

Blueberry Balsamic Syrup:

3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons LunaOlivo modena balsamic vinegar
1 cup blueberries

Brownies:

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Sundae Toppings:

Vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream
Whipped cream
Chopped nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saucepan, bring the blueberry balsamic syrup ingredients to a boil.  Stir for one minute and remove from heat.  Set aside.

Preheat panini grill to 300 degrees.

Cook sugar, butter and water in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.  Remove from heat.  Immediately stir in chocolate chips, stirring until melted.  Stir in egg and vanilla until blended.  Combine flour and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture.

Spoon brownie batter onto the panini grill in 8 equal portions (depending on the size of your grill, you may need to do this in batches).  Close the lid of the grill, leaving about 1/4″ of space between the brownies and the upper grates.  Grill for 5 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a brownie comes out clean.  Carefully remove brownies from the grill (they will be a bit soft).

To assemble each sundae sandwich: Scoop frozen yogurt on top of one brownie.  Sprinkle nuts on top of the frozen yogurt.  Close sandwich with another brownie.  Drizzle blueberry balsamic syrup over the top and finish with a dollop of whipped cream.