Jan 9, 2009

Raspberry Tuxedo Brownie Squares

Ingredients:
1 package (21 oz.) brownie mix (9 x 13 size)
1/2 C seedless raspberry jam
2 C fresh raspberries, or frozen whole raspberries without syrup, thawed and drained, divided (I used 1 1/2 cups frozen for the dessert and then used 1/2 cup fresh to garnish the top)
3 squares (1 ounce each) white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
2 packages (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 C powdered sugar
1/4 C milk
1 C heavy whipping cream, wh ipped to stiff peaks

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray bottom of a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package. Cool completely. Spread jam onto brownies. Reserve 1/2 cup of raspberries for the garnish, arrange the remaining 1 1/2 cups raspberries evenly over jam. Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl, mix well. Gradually whisk in melted chocolate and milk. Fold in whipped cream. Spread carefully over raspberries. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Cut into squares. Garnish with reserved raspberries or chocolate curls. Store, covered in the refrigerator. Yields: 15 servings