Raspberry Truffle Brownies
Raspberry Truffle Brownies Rich dark chocolate made-from-scratch brownies with a layer of creamy raspberry truffle topping. These little beauties are decadently divine!
We can all use a little decadence in our life. At least every now and then, right?
To me, chocolate decadence is the best kind of decadence. Especially when that chocolate decadence is creamy deep, dark chocolate. And let me just tell you, these Raspberry Truffle Brownies sure fit that bill.
These stunning brownies are decadently rich, with a layer of made-from-scratch dark chocolate brownies topped with a layer of creamy raspberry truffle filling. Then to top them off, they're embellished with a pretty little chocolate drizzle.
These stunning brownies are decadently rich, with a layer of made-from-scratch dark chocolate brownies topped with a layer of creamy raspberry truffle filling.
They're almost as beautiful to the eye as they are tasty to the tastebuds.
I got this Raspberry Truffle Brownies recipe from my sister-in-law, Cheryl. I'm not sure where she discovered it, but it's one of those recipes that's been passed around from family member to family member, with everyone asking for the recipe the minute they try them.
These quickly became a family-favorite, from the moment Cheryl started making them.
I recently made them for the first time for our 9-year-old daughter, sweet little Miss H. And true to family-form, she loved them at first bite. Raspberry Truffle Brownies are now on her list of favorite chocolate indulgences, too ... just like so many of us in the family.
There are a few steps involved in making these little beauties, but their delicious result is sure worth the effort.
Start by making a pan of brownies from scratch.
This specific brownies from scratch recipe includes instant coffee and semi-sweet chocolate chips to make the brownies themselves super rich and a deep chocolate flavor.
Once the brownies are baked and cooled, whip up a raspberry truffle filling.
This may sound complicated, but the raspberry truffle filling is made with just 4 simple ingredients - cream cheese, semi-sweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and raspberry jam. And it actually comes together pretty easily.
To make the truffle filling, just melt the chocolate chips and let them cool for about a half an hour.
Then beat softened cream cheese until it's fluffy and add in confectioners' sugar and raspberry jam. Stir in the melted chocolate - and that's it.
Pretty easy, right?
But oh, the fabulous flavor makes it seem like it took all day to create!
Spread the filling evenly over the cooled brownies to create the beautifully creamy raspberry truffle layer.
Finish the brownies off with a decorative chocolate drizzle on the top.
I find the easiest way to drizzle the chocolate, both from a technique and a clean-up perspective, is to use a small plastic ziploc baggie.
To pipe with a small ziploc baggie, place some chocolate chips and shortening in the bag, seal it, and place the bag in a bowl of warm water to soften the chocolate.
Then gently knead the chocolate with your fingers until it's melted and smooth, placing it back in the warm water for a minute or two if needed.
I find the easiest way to drizzle the chocolate, both from a technique and a clean-up stand-point, is to use a small plastic ziploc baggie.
Drizzle stripes across the brownies in one direction, and then again in the opposite direction to create a cross-hatch pattern.
With their rich dark chocolate made-from-scratch brownies and layer of creamy raspberry truffle topping, these little beauties are decadently divine! Raspberry Truffle Brownies may just join your list of favorite chocolate indulgences too, just like they have ours.
And then you've got one gorgeous pan of truffle-topped brownies, ready to dive into.
These tasty beauties are perfect for a special occasion, or anytime you just want a little indulgence.
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Yield: 20-24 brownies
Raspberry Truffle Brownies
Rich dark chocolate made-from-scratch brownies with a layer of creamy raspberry truffle topping. These little beauties are decadently divine!
prep time: 1 hourcook time: 45 Mtotal time: 1 H & 45 M
ingredients:
For the Brownies:
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. instant coffee crystals
- 2 T. water
- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
For the Truffle Filling:
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 c. seedless red raspberry jam
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/8 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp. shortening
instructions:
How to cook Raspberry Truffle Brownies
Prepare the Brownies:
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips over low heat. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Dissolve coffee crystals in the water. Add the coffee mixture and melted chocolate to the egg mixture. Mix well.
- Combine the baking powder and flour; stir into the chocolate mixture until incorporated.
- Spread batter into a greased 9x9-inch or 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake at 350℉ for 30 to 35 minutes until the brownies are set.
- Cool completely.
Prepare the Truffle Filling:
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the 1 cup of chocolate chips. Cool for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and raspberry jam; beat until just combined. Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined. Spread the filling evenly over the cooled brownies.
Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle:
- Place the 1/8 cup chocolate chips and shortening in a small zip-top plastic bag. Seal the bag and set the bag in a bowl of warm water to soften the chocolate. Gently knead the chocolate with your fingers until melted and smooth, placing back in the warm water for a minute or two as needed.
- Snip a very small hole in the corner of the plastic bag. Drizzle chocolate over the truffle filling.
- Chill brownies before cutting. Cut into small 1-inch squares to serve (these are rich ... a small square goes a long way). Store brownies in the refrigerator.
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