Make-Ahead Brownie Delight

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan.
2. 2
   Prepare brownies as directed on package, using oil, water and eggs.
3. 3
   Stir in chocolate chips.
4. 4
   Spread batter in greased pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set, Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
6. 6
   In large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   In large bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar; beat until smooth.
8. 8
   Stir in melted vanilla chips.
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   Fold in 1/3 of the whipped cream; fold in remaining whipped cream.
10. 10
    Reserve 1 cup mixture for piped edge; spread remaining mixture over brownie.
11. 11
    Using decorating bag fitted with star tip (1/4 - 3/8 inch opening) pipe decorative border around edge of brownie making sure border doesn't touch side of pan.
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    Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
13. 13
    Meanwhile, in food processor with metal blade or blender container, process raspberries with syrup until smooth.
14. 14
    Strain to remove seeds.
15. 15
    In small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch; stir in raspberry puree.
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    Cool and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
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    Cool to room temperature,.
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    About 1 hour before serving, arrange fresh raspberries over filling.
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    Refrigerate until serving time.
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    With sharp knife, loosen dessert from sides of pan; remove sides of pan.
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    Cut into wedges.
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    Serve with raspberry sauce.
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    Store in refrigerator.