Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Bars For Valentines Food

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE BARS FOR VALENTINE'S

Steps:

• 1. Note: When I use boxed mixes, I like to add 1 tsp. of real vanilla and, in chocolate mixes, 1 tsp. of ground cinnamon for a richer flavor, but this is totally optional.
• 2. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions using a prepared 13x9 pan, taking care not to over-bake. Cool completely.
• 3. In small bowl, combine 1 cup of cream and pudding mix. Stir for 2 minutes until very thick. In a separate glass bowl, chilled if desired, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into pudding. Carefully spread over completely cooled brownies.
• 4. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. If desired, garnish with additional whipped cream, fresh raspberries and/or drizzle with hot fudge ice cream topping before serving. A drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce on the plate before plating looks really nice. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring to the cream just to a boil over moderate heat and remove from heat.
• Add chocolate, stirring, until smooth.
• Let cool slightly and add butter, bit by bit, stirring until smooth.
• Stir in jam, Chambord and a pinch of salt and transfer to a bowl.
• Chill, covered, for 4 hours, or until firm.
• Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll in cocoa powder.
• Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.

RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix the flour, sugar and butter or margarine. Press into the batter of a 13x9 inch ungreased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
• Mix the raspberries, orange juice, and cornstarch in a 1 quart sauce pan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust and spoon the raspberry mixture over the top.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (1715 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until the raspberry mixture has set. Remove from oven and let cool. Drizzle with additional melted chocolate if desired. Cut into 2x1 inch squares.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread with jam; sprinkle with chocolate chunks., Combine walnuts and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In heavy gauge saucepan, combine Morsels, heavy cream, and butter.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
• Stir in raspberry jam.
• Cover with plastic wrap; freeze 20 minutes.
• Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto foil-lined cookie sheet.
• Freeze 15 minutes.
• Roll into balls; freeze until firm.
• Coatings:.
• Over hot[not boiling] water melt White baking bars or milk chocolate morsels and shortening, stirring until smooth.
• Drop frozen truffles one at a time, into melted coating; stir quickly to coat, then remove with fork, shaking of excess.
• Or coat with Nestle cocoa or confectioners sugar.
• Place on cookie sheet; chill until set.
• Store refrigerated.