Dress up these rich and gooey brownies with a whipped cream filling, plenty of juicy berries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. You'll love the ooh's and aah's (not to mention the dessert!)

Summer Berry Brownie Torte

Brownie:

1 cup granulated sugar - divided use
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels - divided use
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Filling:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

 

2 cups sliced strawberries or other fresh berries

1. For Brownie: Preheat oven to 350° F (175°C). Line 9-inch-round cake pan with wax paper; grease paper.
2. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, butter and water in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup morsels; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir until well blended. Stir in remaining morsels. Pour into prepared cake pan.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; remove wax paper. Turn right side up; cool completely.
4. For Filling: Beat cream and remaining sugar in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
5. Spread filling over brownie; top with berries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Cooling Time: 30 mins cooling

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 460 Calories from Fat: 220 Total Fat: 25 g Saturated Fat: 15 g Cholesterol: 95 mg Sodium: 200 mg Carbohydrates: 57 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Sugars: 43 g Protein: 5 g

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