Brownie Disaster at 645 - Mental Anguish Ensued

[jrstephens]

I was told the show would start at 600 and had the brownie ready to go for 600. The host had told everyone 630. It got started at 645.

Well, after sitting in the skillet for 45 minutes waiting to be turned out for that "wow" moment it STUCK!!! I was so embarrassed! Everyone was there was wonderful about it but what a way to sale the NONSTICK cookware!! HA!

I told everyone it has been sitting in the pan for too long, but I am sure they saw that as just an excuse!

I did hear one lady mumble "Well, I don't want that" but then I heard her mumbling about a lot and from picking up from the actions of the others at the show this is just her general personality, so, I am not worried about her.

I did get two bookings from the 5 guest that were there, so, I guess it did not really hurt me. Just caused me some mental anguish!!!

I will have to think long and hard about doing a brownie in the skillet again! HA! Or I will turn it out before they get there and show them the dirty pan!!! :angel:

 

[Carissidy]

I am glad that you shared this moment because I have not attempted the skillet brownies and now I know to be careful. Thank you but I am so sorry you had to go through that....

 

[katie0128]

Oh - how awful! I'll make sure to turn it out right away if I do this for a show... even if the host is the only one there, she can be your witness.

 

[jenwallace]

Is there a recipe for your Banana Split Skillet Brownie? Is it the one that is done in the rectangle baker, just done in the skillet? THanks!

 

[jrstephens]

Here it isI just did it in the skillet instead of the stone
Banana Split Brownie Pizza
Source: Pampered Chef
1 package (19.5 oz) brownie mix
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup nuts
Strawberries
Banana
Chocolate syrup
Preheat oven to 375. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Place Parchment Paper on 15-inch Baking Stone. Pour brownie mixture on paper and spread into 14-inch circle. Do not bake without Parchment Paper or batter will run off stone while baking. Bake 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over brownie crust. Slice banana and strawberries. Chop nuts. Arrange fruits and nuts on top of cream cheese mixture. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Chill.

 

[jenwallace]

Thanks a lot!

 

[Addie4TLC]

I feel your pain... When I started I did a pineapple upside down cake at a show and forgot the eggs!! When it was already in the oven the Host opened the carton of eggs and noticed they were all there. I wanted the earth to open up and swallow me whole!! When it was done I turned it over and to my surprise more than 1/2 of it looked fine the other part collapsed. The ladies were great though and joked about "less cholesterol." It was an $800 show! That's helped ease my pain...

 

[jenwallace]

That's when you remind them that we are "THe Pampered Chef, not the perfect chef!"

 

[deliciousdiva]

Can this be made in the rectangular baker?I'dlove to do this, but don't have PC parchment paper and won't before my first show. This looks easy and impressive! Any tips for baking in the rectangular baker?

 

[Addie4TLC]

That's when you remind them that we are "THe Pampered Chef, not the perfect chef!"

I will keep that in mind!