"These "Hawks Bars" are so good, chef-owners Michael Fagnoni and Molly Hawks named them after their restaurant. Super-sweet, fudgy brownies are topped with layers of white-chocolate-flavored caramel, bittersweet-chocolate ganache, and candied pecans and served with a scoop of not-too-sweet Cacao Nib Gelato. Incredible...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1 cup pecan halves, toasted
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (54% to 60% cacao), chopped
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1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons water, divided
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3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
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4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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Pinch of salt
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6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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4 ounces high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina), finely chopped
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1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, room temperature
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2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (54% to 60% cacao), chopped