Best White Chocolate Raspberry And Almond Braid Recipes

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RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE BARS



Raspberry White Chocolate Bars image

A co-worker's mother gave me this gem of a recipe a few years back. I can never decide what's more appealing-the attractive look of the bars or their incredible aroma while they're baking! Everyone who tries these asks for the recipe. -Mimi Priesman, Pace, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips, divided
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat; add 1 cup chips (do not stir). In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Stir in chip mixture and almond extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. , Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown., In a small saucepan, melt jam over low heat; spread over warm crust. Stir remaining chips into the remaining batter; drop by spoonfuls over the jam layer. Sprinkle with almonds. , Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE AND ALMONDS



Chocolate Raspberry Bars with White Chocolate and Almonds image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup raspberry jam
1 (21-ounce) box brownie mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge)
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup chopped salted almonds

Steps:

  • Position a baking rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
  • In a small saucepan, stir the jam constantly over low heat until pourable, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend together the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Using an electric hand mixer beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the jam over the top of the brownie batter. Using a small spatula, swirl jam into the brownie batter. Bake for 27 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted about 1-inch from the edge of the pan comes out clean. Spread with the melted chocolate and sprinkle with salted almonds. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool.
  • Cut into 16 bars and store airtight in a plastic container for up to 1 week.

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