Chocolate Prune Refrigerator Bars Food

PRUNE BARS

Steps:

• . Chop the prunes and then combine them with the 1cup sugar, 1teaspoon cinnamon and 1cup water. Cook until thickened, about 8 minutes on medium stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cool thoroughly.
• Cream the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
• Add the 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups oatmeal, 1 teaspoon salt and 1teaspoon of the cinnamon. Blend until crumbly.
• Put 1/2 the amount into a buttered 13 X 9 X 2 pan. Press down in pan.
• Spread the cooled filling over the bottom crust.
• Sprinkle the remaing crumb mixture over the filling, pressing down lightly.
• Bake for 27 minutes at 350* until light brown. Cut into squares when cooled. May be stored in the refrigerator . Let come to room temperature before serving.

CHOCOLATE & PRUNE REFRIGERATOR BARS

Steps:

• Put the graham crackers in a platic bag and smash into small pieces with a rolling pin. Roughly chop the prunes.
• Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Add the butter and melt in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Stir to mix.
• Stir the crackers and prunes into the chocolate.
• Spoon the mixture into an 8 inch/20cm cake pan and chill for 1-2 hours, until set.
• Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 bars.

REFRIGERATOR BARS

Steps:

• Place the dark chocolate in a large mixing bowl with the butter, syrup, and rum, if using, and set over a pan of gently simmering water until the chocolate has melted, stirring to blend Crack the cookies into tiny pieces and stir them into the chocolate mixture along with the rice cereal, nuts, and candied cherries Line a 7-inch square pan with wax paper.
• Pour the mixture into the pan and level the top, pressing down with the back of a spoon.
• Chill for 2 hours To decorate, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the bars.
• Let set.
• To serve, turn the bar out of the pan and remove the paper.
• Cut into 16 squares.

PRUNE & CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Put the prunes and brandy in a small bowl and leave to steep for about 30 minutes until most of the brandy has been absorbed.
• Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Grease a 23cm/9in loose-bottomed cake tin or springform tin. Put the cocoa, chocolate, butter and 140g/5oz of the sugar in a pan, add 100ml/31⁄2fl oz hot water and gently heat until the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool slightly.
• Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the remaining sugar. Sift the flour and cinnamon over and gently fold in with a metal spoon, until almost combined. Add the chocolate mix and fold in until evenly combined.
• Pour the mixture into the tin and arrange the prunes over the top (they will sink into the sponge during baking). Sprinkle over any remaining brandy and bake for about 30 minutes until just firm. Serve with cream or crème fraîche.