Tuxedo Brownie Squares

Post date: Nov 12, 2012 4:15:18 AM

Shared by Karen Catechis:

Tuxedo Brownie Squares

1 package (21 ounces) brownie mix (plus ingredients to make brownies)

½ cup seedless raspberry jam

2 cups fresh raspberries, or frozen whole raspberries without syrup, thawed and drained, divided

3 squares (1 ounce each) white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

¼ cup milk

1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Chocolate curls (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom of Rectangular Baker with vegetable cooking spray. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions. Cool completely.

2. Spread jam onto brownie. Reserve ½ cup of the raspberries for garnish; arrange remaining 1 ½ cups raspberries evenly over jam. In Small Micro-Cooker®, microwave chocolate on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted when stirred; cool slightly.

3. Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well. Gradually whisk in melted chocolate and milk with Stainless Steel Whisk. Fold in whipped topping; spread carefully over raspberries. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

4. Cut into squares. Garnish with the reserved raspberries and chocolate curls, if desired. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Yield: 15 servings