Make Ahead Brownie Delight Recipe

How to Make Make Ahead Brownie Delight

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions, using oil, water, and eggs.
3. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
6. Let cool completely in the pan before removing the sides.
7. In a large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
8. In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
9. Stir in the melted vanilla chips.
10. Gently fold in 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
11. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined.
12. Reserve 1 cup of the cream cheese mixture for piping.
13. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
14. Transfer the reserved cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe a decorative border around the edge of the brownie.
15. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
16. While the dessert chills, prepare the raspberry sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine fresh raspberries and raspberry syrup (or preserves). Process until smooth.
17. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
18. In a small saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar and cornstarch.
19. Gradually whisk in the strained raspberry puree.
20. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
21. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
22. About 1 hour before serving, arrange fresh raspberries over the cream cheese frosting.
23. Refrigerate until serving time.
24. Carefully run a sharp knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the dessert.
25. Remove the sides of the pan.
26. Cut into wedges and serve with the raspberry sauce.