Summer Berry Brownie Torte
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon water
9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups sliced strawberries, or other fresh berries
FOR BROWNIE:
Preheat oven to 350� F. Grease and paper-line 9-inch-round cake pan.
Combine sugar, butter and water in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring
to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup
morsels; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs, one
at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add flour, baking soda
and salt; stir until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cups morsels. Pour
into prepared cake pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center
comes out slightly sticky. Cool for 15 minutes in pan. Invert onto
wire rack; remove wax paper. Turn right side up; cool completely.
FOR FILLING:
Beat cream and sugar in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
FOR SAUCE:
MELT remaining morsels, corn syrup and butter in small, heavy-duty
saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
TO ASSEMBLE:
Spread filling over brownie; top with berries. Drizzle with Sauce.
SERVES: 12 |