Raspberry Bash

A brownie mix makes this spectacular raspberry dessert simple to fix. Use fresh raspberries when they're available, otherwise use frozen berries.

Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (19 1/2 ounce) box brownie mix
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup (6 ounces) white baking pieces
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces
• 2 cups fresh or loose-pack frozen raspberries

Instructions

1. Generously butter a 10 inch springform pan; set aside.
2. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for fudge brownies. Spread half of the batter into bottom of prepared pan; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
4. Add eggs; beat just until mixed.
5. Spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer.
6. Spread remaining brownie mixture over cream cheese layer. Swirl with a knife or spatula to marble.
7. Sprinkle with white baking pieces and chocolate pieces.
8. Sprinkle with raspberries.
9. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 1 hour 20 minutes (center will still jiggle slightly).
10. Cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack.
11. Loosen and remove side of pan.
12. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
13. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Attribution

Posted by Chyrel at Recipe Goldmine 9/6/02 4:30:55 pm.