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Tuxedo Brownie Torte

Tuxedo Brownie Torte Recipe

Yum!!!! This sounds soooo good!! From Pillsbury Bake-Off 1992. Enjoy!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: < 4 Hours, Berries, Dessert, For Large Groups, Fruit, Oven, Raspberries, Refrigerator, Sweet
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Calories: 419.5kcal

Ingredients

Brownie

  • 1 (19 1/2 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs

Filling

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or 1 cup frozen raspberries, without syrup, thawed, drained on paper towel, serving 3 for garnish

Topping

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white Creme de Cacao, if desired
  • 1 cup white vanilla chip, melted
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon grated semisweet chocolate
  • 3 whole fresh raspberries, if desired or
  • 3 whole frozen raspberries, if desired
  • 3 mint leaves, if desired

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom and sides of 9 or 10 inch springform pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread batter in greased pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely.
  • Place thawed raspberries in syrup in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade. Cover; blend or process until pureed. Stain to remove seeds. In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add raspberry puree; mix well. Bring to a boil; cook until mixture is clear, stirring constantly. Cool 5 minutes. Spread over brownie layer to within 1/2 inch of edges. Arrange 1 cup of fresh raspberries evenly over raspberry mixture; refrigerate.
  • In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and creme de cacao; beat until smooth. Add melted vanilla chips; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Cover; refrigerate 45 minutes.
  • Stir topping mixture until smooth. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the topping over raspberries. Pipe or spoon on remaining topping.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Sprinkle grated chocolate in 1 inch border around outside edge of torte. Garnish center with 3 whole raspberries and 3 mint leaves. Store in refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Serving: 121g | Calories: 419.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.7g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 25.8g | Saturated Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 63.9mg | Sodium: 167.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 31g