RASPBERRY BROWNIES A LA MODE

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This rich fudgy brownie recipe makes a lot, so it's perfect for parties. Guests will think you fussed over the raspberry sauce drizzled over each wedge, but it's easy to make. "Working in a restaurant, I prepare this dessert from special-occasion menus," says Denise Elder of Hanover, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup butter, cubed
3 large eggs
2-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unsweetened chocolate and butter. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes., In a bowl, beat eggs, 1-3/4 cups sugar and vanilla for 3 minutes. Beat in melted chocolate. Add flour; beat until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into two greased 9-in. pie plates. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks., In a bowl, combine raspberries and remaining sugar; mash gently. Place mixture in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon; discard seeds and pulp. Add lemon juice to raspberry puree; refrigerate until serving., Cut brownies into wedges; serve with ice cream and raspberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.